BvU said:
PeroK said:
I'm afraid not.chriscarson said:
PeroK said:I'm afraid not.
BvU said:1 cm3 = 1 cm * 1 cm * 1 cm = 10 mm * 10 mm * 10 mm
elementary school stuff in developed (metricated) countries
BvU said:
chriscarson said:
BvU said:Did you say that ? I read
To quote Steely Dan: the things that pass for knowldege I can't understand.BvU said:
PeroK said:
And here I thought you were going to head for ( 7271 centimeters ) cubed versus 7271 ( centimeters cubed ). The former evaluates to 3.84 x 1011 cubic centimeters and is the preferred meaning. The later is, of course, 7271 cubic centimeters.etotheipi said:There is a benefit for saying volumetric units like "cubic centimetres" instead of "centimetres cubed". The former is unambiguous: $$\text{cubic centimetres} = (\text{cm})^3 = (10^{-2}\text{m})^3 = 10^{-6}\text{m}^3$$whilst the latter could be interpreted in two different ways:$$(\text{centimetres}) \, \text{cubed} = (\text{cm})^{3} = (10^{-2}\text{m})^3 = 10^{-6}\text{m}^3$$ $$\text{centi} \, (\text{metres cubed}) = 10^{-2} (\text{m}^3) = 10^{-2} \text{m}^3$$The former is what is always meant whenever someone says "centimetres cubed", but the wording can be ambiguous. In other words, the English language is not associative
jbriggs444 said:
In similar way, 1 ##dm^3## equals 1000 ##cm^3##.chriscarson said:
The conversion from mm^3 (cubic millimeters) to cm^3 (cubic centimeters) is done by dividing the number of cubic millimeters by 1,000,000. This is because there are 1,000 cubic millimeters in a cubic centimeter.
This is because both measurements represent the same volume, but in different units. 7,271,000 mm^3 is equal to 7,271 cm^3 because 1 cm^3 is equivalent to 1,000 mm^3.
It depends on the situation. If you are working with small volumes, it may be more convenient to use mm^3. However, for larger volumes, it is easier to use cm^3. It is important to convert between units to ensure accuracy and consistency in your measurements.
To convert between units of volume, you need to know the conversion factor between the two units. For example, to convert from mm^3 to cm^3, you divide the number of mm^3 by 1,000,000. It is also helpful to use a conversion chart or calculator to make the process easier.
Cubic millimeters and cubic centimeters are commonly used to measure small volumes, such as in scientific experiments or in medical settings. They are more precise than other units of volume and are easy to convert between. They are also commonly used in the metric system, which is the standard system of measurement in many countries.