Nanoliter is 1e-9 liter units.
Nanoliters to Centiliters Converter — nL to cL
Convert Nanoliter (nL) to Centiliter (cL) using the exact conversion factor (1 nanoliter = 1e-7 centiliter). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Nanoliters 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-12 / 1e-5.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Nanoliters to Centiliters
Nanoliter 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: Nanoliter is 1e-9 liter units, and centiliter is 0.01 liter units.
Formula
centiliters = nanoliters × 1e-7
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 nanoliter equals 1e-12 base units, and 1 centiliter equals 0.00001 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct nanoliter-to-centiliter factor of 1e-7.
Simple example
1 nL × 1e-7 = 1e-7 cL
1 nanoliter = 1e-7 centiliters.
Real-world example
10 nL × 1e-7 = 0.000001 cL
10 nanoliters = 0.000001 centiliters.
Conversion table
| Nanoliter (nL) | Centiliter (cL) |
|---|---|
| 1 nL | 1e-7 cL |
| 5 nL | 5e-7 cL |
| 10 nL | 0.000001 cL |
| 25 nL | 0.0000025 cL |
| 50 nL | 0.000005 cL |
| 100 nL | 0.00001 cL |
Reverse conversion: Centiliter to Nanoliter
1e-7 cL × 10000000 = 1 nL
1e-7 centiliters = 1 nanoliters.
nanoliters = centiliters × 10000000
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Centiliter to Nanoliter.
Understanding the Nanoliter (nL)
Nanoliter is 1e-9 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 nanoliter?
1 nanoliter equals 1e-7 centiliters, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert nanoliter to centiliter?
Multiply the nanoliter value by 1e-7. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert centiliter back to nanoliter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 centiliter equals 10,000,000 nanoliters. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a nanoliter?
Nanoliter (nL) is a unit of volume.
What is a centiliter?
Centiliter (cL) is a unit of volume.
Is the nanoliter to centiliter conversion exact?
Yes. Both nanoliter and centiliter are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1e-7 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.