How to Convert CC to Grams
A cubic centimetre (cc) is a unit of volume, while a gram (g) is a unit of mass. To convert between the two you need to know the density of the substance you are measuring. The formula is:
Mass (g) = Volume (cc) x Density (g/mL)
Because 1 cc is exactly equal to 1 mL, the density in g/mL is the same as the density in g/cc. For pure water at room temperature, the density is essentially 1 g/mL, which means 1 cc of water weighs approximately 1 gram. For other substances, the relationship is different: denser substances weigh more per cc, and less-dense substances weigh less.
Worked Example
To convert 100 cc of water to grams:
Mass = 100 cc x 1.000 g/mL = 100.00 grams
To convert 100 cc of honey to grams:
Mass = 100 cc x 1.420 g/mL = 142.00 grams
To convert 100 cc of plain flour to grams:
Mass = 100 cc x 0.530 g/mL = 53.00 grams
Density Reference Table
| Substance | Density (g/mL) | 100 cc in grams |
|---|
| Water | 1.000 | 100.00 g |
| Milk, whole | 1.030 | 103.00 g |
| Cream, heavy | 0.994 | 99.40 g |
| Plain flour | 0.530 | 53.00 g |
| White sugar, granulated | 0.850 | 85.00 g |
| Brown sugar, packed | 0.720 | 72.00 g |
| Icing sugar | 0.560 | 56.00 g |
| Butter | 0.911 | 91.10 g |
| Vegetable oil | 0.920 | 92.00 g |
| Olive oil | 0.910 | 91.00 g |
| Honey | 1.420 | 142.00 g |
| Table salt | 1.217 | 121.70 g |
| Rice, raw long grain | 0.750 | 75.00 g |
| Rolled oats | 0.340 | 34.00 g |
| Cocoa powder | 0.520 | 52.00 g |
| Ethanol / alcohol | 0.789 | 78.90 g |
CC vs mL: Are They the Same?
Yes, 1 cc and 1 mL are exactly equal. The abbreviation cc stands for cubic centimetre, which is a unit of volume in the metric system equal to one millilitre (mL). You may see cc used in medical contexts (a 5 cc syringe holds 5 mL), engineering, and scientific measurement. In cooking, mL is the more common term. Since they are identical units, converting cc to mL is always 1:1.
Why Cooking Densities Vary
When you measure flour or sugar by volume, the actual mass depends on how the ingredient is packed into the measuring cup or spoon. Flour that has been sifted will be less dense than flour that has been scooped directly from the bag. The density values in this converter use standard reference values based on lightly spooned (not packed) dry ingredients. For the most accurate baking results, weighing ingredients in grams is always more reliable than measuring by volume.
Related Calculators
Sources and method: Density values for liquids from NIST Chemistry WebBook and standard food science references. Dry ingredient densities from USDA and food science literature using lightly spooned measurement method. Water density at 20 degrees C = 0.998 g/mL (rounded to 1.000 for practical use). Formula: mass (g) = volume (cc) x density (g/mL).
Dry ingredient densities (flour, sugar, oats, etc.) are approximate and depend on how the ingredient is measured and stored. Use a kitchen scale for precise baking measurements. Liquid densities are given at approximately 20 degrees Celsius and vary slightly with temperature.
