Centiliter is 0.01 liter units.
Centiliters to Metric tablespoons Converter — cL to metric tbsp
Convert Centiliter (cL) to Metric tablespoon (metric tbsp) using the exact conversion factor (1 centiliter = 0.6666666667 metric tablespoon). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Centiliters to Metric tablespoons converter
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Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
A metric tablespoon is 15 milliliters.
Result = input x 1e-5 / 1.5e-5.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Centiliters to Metric tablespoons
Centiliter and Metric tablespoon 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 metric tablespoon is 15 milliliters.
Formula
metric tablespoons = centiliters × 0.666666666667
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 centiliter equals 0.00001 base units, and 1 metric tablespoon equals 0.000015 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct centiliter-to-metric tablespoon factor of 0.666666666667.
Simple example
1 cL × 0.6666666667 = 0.6666666667 metric tbsp
1 centiliter = 0.6666666667 metric tablespoons.
Real-world example
10 cL × 0.6666666667 = 6.666666667 metric tbsp
10 centiliters = 6.666666667 metric tablespoons.
Conversion table
| Centiliter (cL) | Metric tablespoon (metric tbsp) |
|---|---|
| 1 cL | 0.6666666667 metric tbsp |
| 5 cL | 3.333333333 metric tbsp |
| 10 cL | 6.666666667 metric tbsp |
| 25 cL | 16.66666667 metric tbsp |
| 50 cL | 33.33333333 metric tbsp |
| 100 cL | 66.66666667 metric tbsp |
Reverse conversion: Metric tablespoon to Centiliter
0.6666666667 metric tbsp × 1.5 = 1 cL
0.6666666667 metric tablespoons = 1 centiliters.
centiliters = metric tablespoons × 1.5
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Metric tablespoon to Centiliter.
Understanding the Centiliter (cL)
Centiliter is 0.01 liter units.
Understanding the Metric tablespoon (metric tbsp)
A metric tablespoon is 15 milliliters.
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Frequently asked questions
How many metric tablespoons are in 1 centiliter?
1 centiliter equals 0.6666666667 metric tablespoons, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert centiliter to metric tablespoon?
Multiply the centiliter value by 0.6666666667. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert metric tablespoon back to centiliter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 metric tablespoon equals 1.5 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 metric tablespoon?
Metric tablespoon (metric tbsp) is a unit of volume.
Is the centiliter to metric tablespoon conversion exact?
Yes. Both centiliter and metric tablespoon are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.6666666667 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.