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A '''cubic inch''' (plural: cubic inches) is a unit of [[volume]] in the [[Imperial units|imperial]] and [[United States customary units|US customary]] measurement systems. It is the volume of a cube with each of its three dimensions (length, width, and height) being one [[inch]] long. The cubic inch is still used in the United States, particularly in the field of [[automotive engineering]] to describe the [[engine displacement]] of [[internal combustion engine]]s.<br />
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== Definition ==<br />
One cubic inch is defined as the volume of a cube with sides of one inch (2.54 cm) in length. Mathematically, it is expressed as:<br />
: 1 in³ = 1 in × 1 in × 1 in = 1 in³<br />
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== Conversion ==<br />
The cubic inch can be converted to other units of volume. Some common conversions include:<br />
* 1 cubic inch = 16.387064 cubic centimeters (cm³)<br />
* 1 cubic inch = 0.0005787037037037 cubic feet (ft³)<br />
* 1 cubic inch = 0.55411255411255 fluid ounces (US fl oz)<br />
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== Applications ==<br />
=== Automotive Engineering ===<br />
In the automotive industry, the cubic inch is commonly used to describe the [[engine displacement]] of [[internal combustion engine]]s. Engine displacement is the total volume of all the cylinders in an engine and is an important factor in determining the power and efficiency of the engine. For example, a 350 cubic inch engine is a common size for [[V8 engine]]s in American [[muscle car]]s.<br />
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=== Other Uses ===<br />
While less common, the cubic inch is also used in other fields such as [[aerospace engineering]], [[manufacturing]], and [[woodworking]] to measure the volume of various objects and materials.<br />
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== Related Units ==<br />
* [[Cubic centimeter]]<br />
* [[Cubic foot]]<br />
* [[Liter]]<br />
* [[Gallon]]<br />
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== See Also ==<br />
* [[Volume]]<br />
* [[Imperial units]]<br />
* [[United States customary units]]<br />
* [[Engine displacement]]<br />
* [[Internal combustion engine]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External Links ==<br />
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[[Category:Units of volume]]<br />
[[Category:Imperial units]]<br />
[[Category:Customary units of measurement in the United States]]<br />
[[Category:Automotive engineering]]<br />
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