Microliter is 0.000001 liter units.
Microliters to Centiliters Converter — uL to cL
Convert Microliter (uL) to Centiliter (cL) using the exact conversion factor (1 microliter = 0.0001 centiliter). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Microliters to Centiliters converter
Converter
Volume Converter
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-9 / 1e-5.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
Reserved above the conversion cards and below the converter.
About Converting Microliters to Centiliters
Microliter 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: Microliter is 0.000001 liter units, and centiliter is 0.01 liter units.
Formula
centiliters = microliters × 0.0001
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 microliter equals 1e-9 base units, and 1 centiliter equals 0.00001 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct microliter-to-centiliter factor of 0.0001.
Simple example
1 uL × 0.0001 = 0.0001 cL
1 microliter = 0.0001 centiliters.
Real-world example
10 uL × 0.0001 = 0.001 cL
10 microliters = 0.001 centiliters.
Conversion table
| Microliter (uL) | Centiliter (cL) |
|---|---|
| 1 uL | 0.0001 cL |
| 5 uL | 0.0005 cL |
| 10 uL | 0.001 cL |
| 25 uL | 0.0025 cL |
| 50 uL | 0.005 cL |
| 100 uL | 0.01 cL |
Reverse conversion: Centiliter to Microliter
0.0001 cL × 10000 = 1 uL
0.0001 centiliters = 1 microliter.
microliters = centiliters × 10000
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Centiliter to Microliter.
Understanding the Microliter (uL)
Microliter is 0.000001 liter units.
Understanding the Centiliter (cL)
Centiliter is 0.01 liter units.
Reserved between the cards and the FAQ so the page stays balanced.
Frequently asked questions
How many centiliters are in 1 microliter?
1 microliter equals 0.0001 centiliters, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert microliter to centiliter?
Multiply the microliter value by 0.0001. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert centiliter back to microliter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 centiliter equals 10,000 microliters. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a microliter?
Microliter (uL) is a unit of volume.
What is a centiliter?
Centiliter (cL) is a unit of volume.
Is the microliter to centiliter conversion exact?
Yes. Both microliter and centiliter are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.0001 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.