Centiliter is 0.01 liter units.
Centiliters to Microliters Converter — cL to uL
Convert Centiliter (cL) to Microliter (uL) using the exact conversion factor (1 centiliter = 10,000 microliter). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Centiliters to Microliters 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.
Microliter is 0.000001 liter units.
Result = input x 1e-5 / 1e-9.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Centiliters to Microliters
Centiliter and Microliter 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 microliter is 0.000001 liter units.
Formula
microliters = centiliters × 10000
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 centiliter equals 0.00001 base units, and 1 microliter equals 1e-9 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct centiliter-to-microliter factor of 10000.
Simple example
1 cL × 10000 = 10,000 uL
1 centiliter = 10,000 microliters.
Real-world example
10 cL × 10000 = 100,000 uL
10 centiliters = 100,000 microliters.
Conversion table
| Centiliter (cL) | Microliter (uL) |
|---|---|
| 1 cL | 10,000 uL |
| 5 cL | 50,000 uL |
| 10 cL | 100,000 uL |
| 25 cL | 250,000 uL |
| 50 cL | 500,000 uL |
| 100 cL | 1,000,000 uL |
Reverse conversion: Microliter to Centiliter
1 uL × 0.0001 = 0.0001 cL
1 microliter = 0.0001 centiliters.
centiliters = microliters × 0.0001
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Microliter to Centiliter.
Understanding the Centiliter (cL)
Centiliter is 0.01 liter units.
Understanding the Microliter (uL)
Microliter is 0.000001 liter units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many microliters are in 1 centiliter?
1 centiliter equals 10,000 microliters, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert centiliter to microliter?
Multiply the centiliter value by 10000. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert microliter back to centiliter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 microliter equals 0.0001 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 microliter?
Microliter (uL) is a unit of volume.
Is the centiliter to microliter conversion exact?
Yes. Both centiliter and microliter are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 10000 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.