Centiliter is 0.01 liter units.
Centiliters to Decaliters Converter — cL to daL
Convert Centiliter (cL) to Decaliter (daL) using the exact conversion factor (1 centiliter = 0.001 decaliter). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Centiliters to Decaliters converter
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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.
Decaliter is 10 liter units.
Result = input x 1e-5 / 0.01.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Centiliters to Decaliters
Centiliter and Decaliter 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 decaliter is 10 liter units.
Formula
decaliters = centiliters × 0.001
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 centiliter equals 0.00001 base units, and 1 decaliter equals 0.01 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct centiliter-to-decaliter factor of 0.001.
Simple example
1 cL × 0.001 = 0.001 daL
1 centiliter = 0.001 decaliters.
Real-world example
10 cL × 0.001 = 0.01 daL
10 centiliters = 0.01 decaliters.
Conversion table
| Centiliter (cL) | Decaliter (daL) |
|---|---|
| 1 cL | 0.001 daL |
| 5 cL | 0.005 daL |
| 10 cL | 0.01 daL |
| 25 cL | 0.025 daL |
| 50 cL | 0.05 daL |
| 100 cL | 0.1 daL |
Reverse conversion: Decaliter to Centiliter
0.001 daL × 1000 = 1 cL
0.001 decaliters = 1 centiliter.
centiliters = decaliters × 1000
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Decaliter to Centiliter.
Understanding the Centiliter (cL)
Centiliter is 0.01 liter units.
Understanding the Decaliter (daL)
Decaliter is 10 liter units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many decaliters are in 1 centiliter?
1 centiliter equals 0.001 decaliters, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert centiliter to decaliter?
Multiply the centiliter value by 0.001. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert decaliter back to centiliter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 decaliter equals 1,000 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 decaliter?
Decaliter (daL) is a unit of volume.
Is the centiliter to decaliter conversion exact?
Yes. Both centiliter and decaliter are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.001 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.