Enter your engine's Bore Diameter, Stroke Length, Number of Cylinders, and preferred Measurement System into the Engine Displacement Calculator to get your total Engine Displacement broken down as Displacement in CC, Displacement in Liters, and Per Cylinder Volume.
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CC stands for cubic centimeters and refers to engine displacement - the total volume of air displaced by all pistons in an engine during one complete cycle. It's a key indicator of engine size and power potential.
Engine displacement is calculated by finding the volume of one cylinder (π × bore² × stroke ÷ 4) and multiplying by the number of cylinders. The bore is the cylinder diameter and stroke is the piston travel distance.
Both measure engine displacement but use different units. Cubic inches (ci) is the imperial measurement, while CC (cubic centimeters) is metric. 1 cubic inch equals approximately 16.387 cubic centimeters.
Generally yes, but it's not the only factor. Higher displacement typically means more air and fuel can be burned per cycle, potentially producing more power. However, engine design, compression ratio, and other factors also significantly affect power output.
Bore diameter can be measured with calipers inside the cylinder when the piston is removed. Stroke length is measured by the distance the piston travels from bottom dead center to top dead center, which equals the crankshaft throw times two.
This varies by manufacturer, but generally small block V8s range from 283-400 cubic inches, while big blocks typically start around 396-454 cubic inches. The terms originally referred to physical engine block size, not just displacement.
Yes, displacement can be increased by boring cylinders to a larger diameter, using a crankshaft with longer stroke, or both. This is called 'stroking' or 'boring' an engine and requires machine shop work and compatible components.