Centiliter is 0.01 liter units.
Centiliters to Metric teaspoons Converter — cL to metric tsp
Convert Centiliter (cL) to Metric teaspoon (metric tsp) using the exact conversion factor (1 centiliter = 2 metric teaspoon). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Centiliters to Metric teaspoons 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.
A metric teaspoon is 5 milliliters.
Result = input x 1e-5 / 5e-6.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Centiliters to Metric teaspoons
Centiliter and Metric teaspoon 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 teaspoon is 5 milliliters.
Formula
metric teaspoons = centiliters × 2
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 teaspoon equals 0.000005 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct centiliter-to-metric teaspoon factor of 2.
Simple example
1 cL × 2 = 2 metric tsp
1 centiliter = 2 metric teaspoons.
Real-world example
10 cL × 2 = 20 metric tsp
10 centiliters = 20 metric teaspoons.
Conversion table
| Centiliter (cL) | Metric teaspoon (metric tsp) |
|---|---|
| 1 cL | 2 metric tsp |
| 5 cL | 10 metric tsp |
| 10 cL | 20 metric tsp |
| 25 cL | 50 metric tsp |
| 50 cL | 100 metric tsp |
| 100 cL | 200 metric tsp |
Reverse conversion: Metric teaspoon to Centiliter
2 metric tsp × 0.5 = 1 cL
2 metric teaspoons = 1 centiliter.
centiliters = metric teaspoons × 0.5
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Metric teaspoon to Centiliter.
Understanding the Centiliter (cL)
Centiliter is 0.01 liter units.
Understanding the Metric teaspoon (metric tsp)
A metric teaspoon is 5 milliliters.
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Frequently asked questions
How many metric teaspoons are in 1 centiliter?
1 centiliter equals 2 metric teaspoons, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert centiliter to metric teaspoon?
Multiply the centiliter value by 2. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert metric teaspoon back to centiliter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 metric teaspoon equals 0.5 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 teaspoon?
Metric teaspoon (metric tsp) is a unit of volume.
Is the centiliter to metric teaspoon conversion exact?
Yes. Both centiliter and metric teaspoon are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 2 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.