Convert Centiliters (cl) to Liters (l)

Enter a value below to convert Centiliters (cl) to Liters (l).

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Conversion:

1 Centiliters (cl) = 0.01 Liters (l)

How to Convert Centiliters (cl) to Liters (l)

1 cl = 0.01 l

1 l = 100 cl

Example: convert 15 Centiliters (cl) to Liters (l):

25 cl = 0.25 l

Centiliters (cl) to Liters (l) Conversion Table

Centiliters (cl)Liters (l)
0.01 cl0.0001 l
0.1 cl0.001 l
1 cl0.01 l
2 cl0.02 l
3 cl0.03 l
5 cl0.05 l
10 cl0.1 l
20 cl0.2 l
50 cl0.5 l
100 cl1 l
1000 cl10 l

Centiliters (cl)

Definition

A centiliter (cL) is a metric unit of volume equal to one hundredth of a liter (0.01 L) or 10 milliliters.

History

The centiliter is part of the original metric system. While less commonly used than milliliters or liters, it found a niche in European food and beverage labeling.

Current use

Centiliters are commonly used in Europe for wine, spirits, and beverage serving sizes (e.g., a 75 cL wine bottle, a 33 cL beer). They also appear in some European cooking recipes and food packaging.

Liters (l)

Definition

A liter (L) is a metric unit of volume equal to 1,000 milliliters, 1 cubic decimeter (1 dm³), or approximately 0.264 US gallons.

History

The liter was introduced in France in 1795 as the 'cadil', later renamed 'litre'. It was defined as the volume of one kilogram of water at maximum density. Though not an SI unit, it is accepted for use with SI.

Current use

Liters are the global standard for measuring beverages, fuel, engine displacement, aquarium capacity, and liquid product volumes. Milk, water, soft drinks, and gasoline are all commonly sold in liters.