Centiliter is 0.01 liter units.
Centiliters to Femtoliters Converter — cL to fL
Convert Centiliter (cL) to Femtoliter (fL) using the exact conversion factor (1 centiliter = 1e+13 femtoliter). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Centiliters to Femtoliters converter
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Femtoliter is 1e-15 liter units.
Result = input x 1e-5 / 1e-18.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Centiliters to Femtoliters
Centiliter and Femtoliter 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 femtoliter is 1e-15 liter units.
Formula
femtoliters = centiliters × 1e+13
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 centiliter equals 0.00001 base units, and 1 femtoliter equals 1e-18 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct centiliter-to-femtoliter factor of 1e+13.
Simple example
1 cL × 1e+13 = 1e+13 fL
1 centiliter = 1e+13 femtoliters.
Real-world example
10 cL × 1e+13 = 1e+14 fL
10 centiliters = 1e+14 femtoliters.
Conversion table
| Centiliter (cL) | Femtoliter (fL) |
|---|---|
| 1 cL | 1e+13 fL |
| 5 cL | 5e+13 fL |
| 10 cL | 1e+14 fL |
| 25 cL | 2.5e+14 fL |
| 50 cL | 5e+14 fL |
| 100 cL | 1e+15 fL |
Reverse conversion: Femtoliter to Centiliter
1e+13 fL × 1e-13 = 1 cL
1e+13 femtoliters = 1 centiliter.
centiliters = femtoliters × 1e-13
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Femtoliter to Centiliter.
Understanding the Centiliter (cL)
Centiliter is 0.01 liter units.
Understanding the Femtoliter (fL)
Femtoliter is 1e-15 liter units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many femtoliters are in 1 centiliter?
1 centiliter equals 1e+13 femtoliters, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert centiliter to femtoliter?
Multiply the centiliter value by 1e+13. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert femtoliter back to centiliter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 femtoliter equals 1e-13 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 femtoliter?
Femtoliter (fL) is a unit of volume.
Is the centiliter to femtoliter conversion exact?
Yes. Both centiliter and femtoliter are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1e+13 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.