Centiliter is 0.01 liter units.
Centiliters to Fluid ounces Converter — cL to fl oz
Convert Centiliter (cL) to Fluid ounce (fl oz) using the exact conversion factor (1 centiliter = 0.338140227 fluid ounce). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, history, and common uses.
Centiliters to Fluid ounces converter
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A US fluid ounce is 1/128 of a US gallon.
Result = input x 1e-5 / 2.95735296e-5.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Centiliters to Fluid ounces
Centiliter and Fluid ounce 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 a US fluid ounce is 1/128 of a US gallon.
Formula
fluid ounces = centiliters × 0.338140227018
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 centiliter equals 0.00001 base units, and 1 fluid ounce equals 0.0000295735295625 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct centiliter-to-fluid ounce factor of 0.338140227018.
Simple example
1 cL × 0.338140227 = 0.338140227 fl oz
1 centiliter = 0.338140227 fluid ounces.
Real-world example
10 cL × 0.338140227 = 3.38140227 fl oz
10 centiliters = 3.38140227 fluid ounces.
Conversion table
| Centiliter (cL) | Fluid ounce (fl oz) |
|---|---|
| 1 cL | 0.338140227 fl oz |
| 5 cL | 1.690701135 fl oz |
| 10 cL | 3.38140227 fl oz |
| 25 cL | 8.453505675 fl oz |
| 50 cL | 16.90701135 fl oz |
| 100 cL | 33.8140227 fl oz |
Reverse conversion: Fluid ounce to Centiliter
0.338140227 fl oz × 2.957352956 = 0.9999999999 cL
0.338140227 fluid ounces = 0.9999999999 centiliters.
centiliters = fluid ounces × 2.95735295625
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Fluid ounce to Centiliter.
Understanding the Centiliter (cL)
Centiliter is 0.01 liter units.
Understanding the Fluid ounce
Fluid ounce (fl oz) measures volume. The US fluid ounce is 1/128 of a US gallon: exactly 29.5735295625 milliliters. It is classified as a US customary unit.
Where it's used: United States (beverage, nutrition labeling)
Uses of the Fluid ounce today
- US beverage container sizing (soda, water bottles)
- US nutrition and medication dosing labels
History of the Fluid ounce
The US fluid ounce follows from the same English wine-gallon system as the rest of the US liquid volume units, defined as a consistent fraction of the gallon.
Historical origin. Fluid ounce was not the invention of a single named person; it developed through the process described above.
Fluid ounce — sources
- NIST Handbook 44, Appendix C — General tables of units including the US fluid ounce definition.
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Frequently asked questions
How many fluid ounces are in 1 centiliter?
1 centiliter equals 0.338140227 fluid ounces, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert centiliter to fluid ounce?
Multiply the centiliter value by 0.338140227. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert fluid ounce back to centiliter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 fluid ounce equals 2.957352956 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 fluid ounce?
Fluid ounce (fl oz) measures volume. The US fluid ounce is 1/128 of a US gallon: exactly 29.5735295625 milliliters. It is classified as a US customary unit.
Is the centiliter to fluid ounce conversion exact?
Yes. The US fluid ounce is 1/128 of a US gallon: exactly 29.5735295625 milliliters. That fixed definition is what the converter above uses, so any rounding you see is a display choice, not a limitation of the math.