Cubic metric volume unit.
Cubic Centimeters to Centiliters Converter — cm3 to cL
Convert Cubic Centimeter (cm3) to Centiliter (cL) using the exact conversion factor (1 cubic centimeter = 0.1 centiliter). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Cubic Centimeters to Centiliters 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.
Centiliter is 0.01 liter units.
Result = input x 1e-6 / 1e-5.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Cubic Centimeters to Centiliters
Cubic Centimeter and Centiliter 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: Cubic metric volume unit, and centiliter is 0.01 liter units.
Formula
centiliters = cubic centimeters × 0.1
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 cubic centimeter equals 0.000001 base units, and 1 centiliter equals 0.00001 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct cubic centimeter-to-centiliter factor of 0.1.
Simple example
1 cm3 × 0.1 = 0.1 cL
1 cubic centimeter = 0.1 centiliters.
Real-world example
10 cm3 × 0.1 = 1 cL
10 cubic centimeters = 1 centiliters.
Conversion table
| Cubic Centimeter (cm3) | Centiliter (cL) |
|---|---|
| 1 cm3 | 0.1 cL |
| 5 cm3 | 0.5 cL |
| 10 cm3 | 1 cL |
| 25 cm3 | 2.5 cL |
| 50 cm3 | 5 cL |
| 100 cm3 | 10 cL |
Reverse conversion: Centiliter to Cubic Centimeter
0.1 cL × 10 = 1 cm3
0.1 centiliters = 1 cubic centimeter.
cubic centimeters = centiliters × 10
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Centiliter to Cubic Centimeter.
Understanding the Cubic Centimeter (cm3)
Cubic metric volume unit.
Understanding the Centiliter (cL)
Centiliter is 0.01 liter units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many centiliters are in 1 cubic centimeter?
1 cubic centimeter equals 0.1 centiliters, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert cubic centimeter to centiliter?
Multiply the cubic centimeter value by 0.1. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert centiliter back to cubic centimeter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 centiliter equals 10 cubic centimeters. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a cubic centimeter?
Cubic Centimeter (cm3) is a unit of volume.
What is a centiliter?
Centiliter (cL) is a unit of volume.
Is the cubic centimeter to centiliter conversion exact?
Yes. Both cubic centimeter and centiliter are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.1 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.