Deciliter is 0.1 liter units.
Deciliters to Centiliters Converter — dL to cL
Convert Deciliter (dL) to Centiliter (cL) using the exact conversion factor (1 deciliter = 10 centiliter). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Deciliters to Centiliters converter
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Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Centiliter is 0.01 liter units.
Result = input x 0.0001 / 1e-5.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Deciliters to Centiliters
Deciliter 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: Deciliter is 0.1 liter units, and centiliter is 0.01 liter units.
Formula
centiliters = deciliters × 10
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 deciliter equals 0.0001 base units, and 1 centiliter equals 0.00001 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct deciliter-to-centiliter factor of 10.
Simple example
1 dL × 10 = 10 cL
1 deciliter = 10 centiliters.
Real-world example
10 dL × 10 = 100 cL
10 deciliters = 100 centiliters.
Conversion table
| Deciliter (dL) | Centiliter (cL) |
|---|---|
| 1 dL | 10 cL |
| 5 dL | 50 cL |
| 10 dL | 100 cL |
| 25 dL | 250 cL |
| 50 dL | 500 cL |
| 100 dL | 1,000 cL |
Reverse conversion: Centiliter to Deciliter
10 cL × 0.1 = 1 dL
10 centiliters = 1 deciliter.
deciliters = centiliters × 0.1
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Centiliter to Deciliter.
Understanding the Deciliter (dL)
Deciliter is 0.1 liter units.
Understanding the Centiliter (cL)
Centiliter is 0.01 liter units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many centiliters are in 1 deciliter?
1 deciliter equals 10 centiliters, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert deciliter to centiliter?
Multiply the deciliter value by 10. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert centiliter back to deciliter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 centiliter equals 0.1 deciliters. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a deciliter?
Deciliter (dL) is a unit of volume.
What is a centiliter?
Centiliter (cL) is a unit of volume.
Is the deciliter to centiliter conversion exact?
Yes. Both deciliter and centiliter are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 10 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.