How to Convert Centiliters to Liters
To convert centiliters to liters, divide the value by 100.
The Formula
Liters = Centiliters ÷ 100
Key Fact
1 liter = 100 centiliters
Tip: To convert liters back to centiliters, multiply by 100.
Centiliters to Liters
Convert centiliters (cL) to liters (L) with formulas, examples, and conversion tables.
cL
L
1 cL = 0.01 L
Full precision:0.01 L
Step-by-Step Solution
To convert 1 centiliters to liters, we divide by 100 because one liter equals exactly 100 centiliters.
1 liter = 100 centiliters
Since there are 100 centiliters in every liter, we divide our value by this factor:
1 ÷ 100 = 0.01 liters
So 1 centiliters = 0.01 liters.
Quick check: 0.01 × 100 = 1 centiliters
Example Conversions
Example 1: 1 cL = 0.01 L
1 ÷ 100 = 0.01
1 ÷ 100 = 0.01
Example 2: 5 cL = 0.05 L
5 ÷ 100 = 0.05
5 ÷ 100 = 0.05
Example 3: 10 cL = 0.1 L
10 ÷ 100 = 0.1
10 ÷ 100 = 0.1
Centiliters to Liters Table
| Centiliters | Liters |
|---|---|
| 1 cL | 0.01 L |
| 2 cL | 0.02 L |
| 5 cL | 0.05 L |
| 10 cL | 0.1 L |
| 20 cL | 0.2 L |
| 25 cL | 0.25 L |
| 50 cL | 0.5 L |
| 100 cL | 1 L |
| 250 cL | 2.5 L |
| 500 cL | 5 L |
| 1000 cL | 10 L |
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) |