A metric teaspoon is 5 milliliters.
Metric teaspoons to Centiliters Converter — metric tsp to cL
Convert Metric teaspoon (metric tsp) to Centiliter (cL) using the exact conversion factor (1 metric teaspoon = 0.5 centiliter). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Metric teaspoons 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 5e-6 / 1e-5.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Metric teaspoons to Centiliters
Metric teaspoon 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: A metric teaspoon is 5 milliliters, and centiliter is 0.01 liter units.
Formula
centiliters = metric teaspoons × 0.5
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 metric teaspoon equals 0.000005 base units, and 1 centiliter equals 0.00001 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct metric teaspoon-to-centiliter factor of 0.5.
Simple example
1 metric tsp × 0.5 = 0.5 cL
1 metric teaspoon = 0.5 centiliters.
Real-world example
10 metric tsp × 0.5 = 5 cL
10 metric teaspoons = 5 centiliters.
Conversion table
| Metric teaspoon (metric tsp) | Centiliter (cL) |
|---|---|
| 1 metric tsp | 0.5 cL |
| 5 metric tsp | 2.5 cL |
| 10 metric tsp | 5 cL |
| 25 metric tsp | 12.5 cL |
| 50 metric tsp | 25 cL |
| 100 metric tsp | 50 cL |
Reverse conversion: Centiliter to Metric teaspoon
0.5 cL × 2 = 1 metric tsp
0.5 centiliters = 1 metric teaspoon.
metric teaspoons = centiliters × 2
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Centiliter to Metric teaspoon.
Understanding the Metric teaspoon (metric tsp)
A metric teaspoon is 5 milliliters.
Understanding the Centiliter (cL)
Centiliter is 0.01 liter units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many centiliters are in 1 metric teaspoon?
1 metric teaspoon equals 0.5 centiliters, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert metric teaspoon to centiliter?
Multiply the metric teaspoon value by 0.5. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert centiliter back to metric teaspoon?
Use the reverse factor: 1 centiliter equals 2 metric teaspoons. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a metric teaspoon?
Metric teaspoon (metric tsp) is a unit of volume.
What is a centiliter?
Centiliter (cL) is a unit of volume.
Is the metric teaspoon to centiliter conversion exact?
Yes. Both metric teaspoon and centiliter are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.5 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.