How to Convert Centiliters to Deciliters
To convert centiliters to deciliters, divide the value by 10.
The Formula
Deciliters = Centiliters ÷ 10
Key Fact
1 deciliter = 10 centiliters
Tip: To convert deciliters back to centiliters, multiply by 10.
Centiliters to Deciliters
Convert centiliters (cL) to deciliters (dL) with formulas, examples, and conversion tables.
cL
dL
1 cL = 0.1 dL
Full precision:0.1 dL
Step-by-Step Solution
To convert 1 centiliters to deciliters, we divide by 10 because one deciliter equals exactly 10 centiliters.
1 deciliter = 10 centiliters
Since there are 10 centiliters in every deciliter, we divide our value by this factor:
1 ÷ 10 = 0.1 deciliters
So 1 centiliters = 0.1 deciliters.
Quick check: 0.1 × 10 = 1 centiliters
Example Conversions
Example 1: 1 cL = 0.1 dL
1 ÷ 10 = 0.1
1 ÷ 10 = 0.1
Example 2: 5 cL = 0.5 dL
5 ÷ 10 = 0.5
5 ÷ 10 = 0.5
Example 3: 10 cL = 1 dL
10 ÷ 10 = 1
10 ÷ 10 = 1
Centiliters to Deciliters Table
| Centiliters | Deciliters |
|---|---|
| 1 cL | 0.1 dL |
| 2 cL | 0.2 dL |
| 5 cL | 0.5 dL |
| 10 cL | 1 dL |
| 20 cL | 2 dL |
| 25 cL | 2.5 dL |
| 50 cL | 5 dL |
| 100 cL | 10 dL |
| 250 cL | 25 dL |
| 500 cL | 50 dL |
| 1000 cL | 100 dL |
1 Centiliter in Other Units
| Unit | 1 cL = |
|---|---|
| Centiliters to Milliliters | 10 mL |
| Centiliters to Liters | 0.01 L |
| Centiliters to Deciliters | 0.1 dL |
| Centiliters to Teaspoons | 2.0288 tsp |
| Centiliters to Tablespoons | 0.67628 tbsp |
| Centiliters to Fluid Ounces | 0.33814 fl oz |
| Centiliters to Cups | 0.042268 cup |
| Centiliters to Pints | 0.021134 pt |
| Centiliters to Quarts | 0.010567 qt |
| Centiliters to Gallons | 0.0026417 gal |
| Centiliters to Teaspoons (UK) | 1.6894 tsp(UK) |
| Centiliters to Tablespoons (UK) | 0.56312 tbsp(UK) |
| Centiliters to Cups (UK) | 0.035195 cup(UK) |