Centiliter is 0.01 liter units.
Centiliters to Cubic Decimeters Converter — cL to dm3
Convert Centiliter (cL) to Cubic Decimeter (dm3) using the exact conversion factor (1 centiliter = 0.01 cubic decimeter). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Centiliters to Cubic Decimeters converter
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Volume Converter
Convert metric, US customary, imperial, cooking, dry, and industrial volume units.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Cubic metric volume unit.
Result = input x 1e-5 / 0.001.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Centiliters to Cubic Decimeters
Centiliter and Cubic Decimeter appear side by side at fuel pumps and on beverage labels, since the US measures liquids in gallons while most of the world uses liters. Specifically: Centiliter is 0.01 liter units, and cubic metric volume unit.
Formula
cubic decimeters = centiliters × 0.01
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 centiliter equals 0.00001 base units, and 1 cubic decimeter equals 0.001 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct centiliter-to-cubic decimeter factor of 0.01.
Simple example
1 cL × 0.01 = 0.01 dm3
1 centiliter = 0.01 cubic decimeters.
Real-world example
10 cL × 0.01 = 0.1 dm3
10 centiliters = 0.1 cubic decimeters.
Conversion table
| Centiliter (cL) | Cubic Decimeter (dm3) |
|---|---|
| 1 cL | 0.01 dm3 |
| 5 cL | 0.05 dm3 |
| 10 cL | 0.1 dm3 |
| 25 cL | 0.25 dm3 |
| 50 cL | 0.5 dm3 |
| 100 cL | 1 dm3 |
Reverse conversion: Cubic Decimeter to Centiliter
0.01 dm3 × 100 = 1 cL
0.01 cubic decimeters = 1 centiliters.
centiliters = cubic decimeters × 100
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Cubic Decimeter to Centiliter.
Understanding the Centiliter (cL)
Centiliter is 0.01 liter units.
Understanding the Cubic Decimeter (dm3)
Cubic metric volume unit.
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Frequently asked questions
How many cubic decimeters are in 1 centiliter?
1 centiliter equals 0.01 cubic decimeters, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert centiliter to cubic decimeter?
Multiply the centiliter value by 0.01. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert cubic decimeter back to centiliter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 cubic decimeter equals 100 centiliters. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a centiliter?
Centiliter (cL) is a unit of volume.
What is a cubic decimeter?
Cubic Decimeter (dm3) is a unit of volume.
Is the centiliter to cubic decimeter conversion exact?
Yes. Both centiliter and cubic decimeter are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.01 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.