Centiliter is 0.01 liter units.
Centiliters to Deciliters Converter — cL to dL
Convert Centiliter (cL) to Deciliter (dL) using the exact conversion factor (1 centiliter = 0.1 deciliter). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Centiliters to Deciliters converter
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Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Deciliter is 0.1 liter units.
Result = input x 1e-5 / 0.0001.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Centiliters to Deciliters
Centiliter and Deciliter 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 deciliter is 0.1 liter units.
Formula
deciliters = centiliters × 0.1
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 centiliter equals 0.00001 base units, and 1 deciliter equals 0.0001 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct centiliter-to-deciliter factor of 0.1.
Simple example
1 cL × 0.1 = 0.1 dL
1 centiliter = 0.1 deciliters.
Real-world example
10 cL × 0.1 = 1 dL
10 centiliters = 1 deciliter.
Conversion table
| Centiliter (cL) | Deciliter (dL) |
|---|---|
| 1 cL | 0.1 dL |
| 5 cL | 0.5 dL |
| 10 cL | 1 dL |
| 25 cL | 2.5 dL |
| 50 cL | 5 dL |
| 100 cL | 10 dL |
Reverse conversion: Deciliter to Centiliter
0.1 dL × 10 = 1 cL
0.1 deciliters = 1 centiliter.
centiliters = deciliters × 10
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Deciliter to Centiliter.
Understanding the Centiliter (cL)
Centiliter is 0.01 liter units.
Understanding the Deciliter (dL)
Deciliter is 0.1 liter units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many deciliters are in 1 centiliter?
1 centiliter equals 0.1 deciliters, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert centiliter to deciliter?
Multiply the centiliter value by 0.1. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert deciliter back to centiliter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 deciliter equals 10 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 deciliter?
Deciliter (dL) is a unit of volume.
Is the centiliter to deciliter conversion exact?
Yes. Both centiliter and deciliter are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.1 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.