Liters to Centiliters converter

To convert liters to centiliters, enter the value in the first field. The result in centiliters is calculated automatically using the exact conversion factor.

1 L = 100 cL
1 cL = 0.01 L

Formula: cL = L × 100
L = cL × 0.01

Definitions: 1 L = 1 dm³; 1 cL = 10 mL

The liter (L) is the standard metric unit of liquid volume and equals one cubic decimeter. Outside the United States it is used for fuel, drinks, household liquids and tank capacities, and it is accepted for use alongside the SI.

The centiliter (cL) is one hundredth of a liter, or 10 mL. It is common on European drink labels and menus, where beer, wine and spirits are sold in measures such as 25 cL, 33 cL and 75 cL.

See the conversion table with commonly used values, handy for quick reference or study.