Convert Fluid Ounces (fl oz) to Centiliters (cl)
Enter a value below to convert Fluid Ounces (fl oz) to Centiliters (cl).
Conversion:
1 Fluid Ounces (fl oz) = 2.95735 Centiliters (cl)
How to Convert Fluid Ounces (fl oz) to Centiliters (cl)
1 floz = 2.95735 cl
1 cl = 0.33814056503 floz
Example: convert 15 Fluid Ounces (fl oz) to Centiliters (cl):
25 floz = 73.93375 cl
Fluid Ounces (fl oz) to Centiliters (cl) Conversion Table
| Fluid Ounces (fl oz) | Centiliters (cl) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 floz | 0.0295735 cl |
| 0.1 floz | 0.295735 cl |
| 1 floz | 2.95735 cl |
| 2 floz | 5.9147 cl |
| 3 floz | 8.87205 cl |
| 5 floz | 14.78675 cl |
| 10 floz | 29.5735 cl |
| 20 floz | 59.147 cl |
| 50 floz | 147.8675 cl |
| 100 floz | 295.735 cl |
| 1000 floz | 2957.35 cl |
Fluid Ounces (fl oz)
Definition
A US fluid ounce (fl oz) is an imperial unit of volume equal to approximately 29.5735 milliliters. It is 1/128 of a US gallon.
History
The fluid ounce originated in the English apothecaries' system. The US fluid ounce diverged from the British imperial fluid ounce (28.4131 mL) when the US customary system was established in the early 19th century.
Current use
US fluid ounces are the standard unit for beverage serving sizes, nutritional labeling, and liquid product packaging in the United States. A standard drink (355 mL can) is approximately 12 fl oz.
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.