How to Convert Liters to Centiliters
To convert liters to centiliters, multiply the value by 100.
The Formula
Centiliters = Liters × 100
Key Fact
1 liter = 100 centiliters
Tip: To convert centiliters back to liters, divide by 100.
Liters to Centiliters
Convert liters (L) to centiliters (cL) with formulas, examples, and conversion tables.
L
cL
1 L = 100 cL
Full precision:100 cL
Step-by-Step Solution
To convert 1 liters to centiliters, we multiply by 100 because one liter equals exactly 100 centiliters.
1 liter = 100 centiliters
Since each liter contains 100 centiliters, we multiply our value by this factor:
1 × 100 = 100 centiliters
So 1 liters = 100 centiliters.
Quick check: 100 ÷ 100 = 1 liters
Example Conversions
Example 1: 1 L = 100 cL
1 × 100 = 100
1 × 100 = 100
Example 2: 5 L = 500 cL
5 × 100 = 500
5 × 100 = 500
Example 3: 10 L = 1000 cL
10 × 100 = 1000
10 × 100 = 1000
Liters to Centiliters Table
| Liters | Centiliters |
|---|---|
| 1 L | 100 cL |
| 2 L | 200 cL |
| 5 L | 500 cL |
| 10 L | 1000 cL |
| 20 L | 2000 cL |
| 25 L | 2500 cL |
| 50 L | 5000 cL |
| 100 L | 10000 cL |
| 250 L | 25000 cL |
| 500 L | 50000 cL |
| 1000 L | 100000 cL |
1 Liter in Other Units
| Unit | 1 L = |
|---|---|
| Liters to Milliliters | 1000 mL |
| Liters to Deciliters | 10 dL |
| Liters to Centiliters | 100 cL |
| Liters to Teaspoons | 202.884 tsp |
| Liters to Tablespoons | 67.6279 tbsp |
| Liters to Fluid Ounces | 33.8141 fl oz |
| Liters to Cups | 4.2268 cup |
| Liters to Pints | 2.1134 pt |
| Liters to Quarts | 1.0567 qt |
| Liters to Gallons | 0.26417 gal |
| Liters to Teaspoons (UK) | 168.936 tsp(UK) |
| Liters to Tablespoons (UK) | 56.312 tbsp(UK) |
| Liters to Cups (UK) | 3.5195 cup(UK) |