Understand the relationship between milliliters (mL) and cubic centimeters (cm^3). Both units measure volume, and they are directly related.
Recall the conversion factor: 1 milliliter (mL) is exactly equal to 1 cubic centimeter (cm^3). This is a standard equivalence in volume measurements.
Set up the conversion using the given volume: 55 mL × (1 cm^3 / 1 mL). This means you multiply 55 by the conversion factor.
Perform the multiplication, which will give you the volume in cubic centimeters. Since the conversion factor is 1, the numerical value remains the same.
Conclude that 55 milliliters is equal to 55 cubic centimeters (cm^3).