Centiliters to Cubic Centimeters
Type a value in either box to convert between centiliters and cubic centimeters. The factor is 10.
| Centiliters | Cubic Centimeters |
|---|---|
| 1 cL | 10 cm³ |
| 2 cL | 20 cm³ |
| 3 cL | 30 cm³ |
| 5 cL | 50 cm³ |
| 10 cL | 100 cm³ |
| 25 cL | 250 cm³ |
| 50 cL | 500 cm³ |
| 100 cL | 1000 cm³ |
How to use
- Enter a value in the Centiliters field.
- The Cubic Centimeters figure appears immediately — no button to press.
- Typing in the Cubic Centimeters field converts back to Centiliters the same way.
- Use the reference table for the values that come up most often.
Centiliters to Cubic Centimeters formula
The factor from centiliters to cubic centimeters is 10.
cm³ = cL × 10
Put another way, one centiliter is exactly 10 cubic centimeters.
Why this factor: the centiliter and the cubic centimeter are both defined against the liter, so dividing one definition by the other gives 10 directly. Both definitions are set out in full below.
To go the other way, divide by 10 — or use the Cubic Centimeters to Centiliters converter, which is the same calculation reversed.
Worked example
Start with 2 cL. Multiply by 10 to get 20 cm³.
2 cL × 10 = 20 cm³
The converter above does this for any value you type, in either direction.
What is a centiliter?
A centiliter is one hundredth of a liter, or 10 milliliters.
Definition: Exactly 0.01 liter.
Where it is used: European beverage labeling, where wine and spirits bottles are marked in cl (a wine bottle is 75 cl).
What is a cubic centimeter?
A cubic centimeter is the volume of a one-centimeter cube, identical to a milliliter.
Definition: Exactly 1×10⁻⁶ cubic meter, which is exactly 1 mL.
Where it is used: Engine displacement on motorcycles and small engines, and medical volumes where it is written 'cc'.
Centiliters vs Cubic Centimeters
The centiliter and the cubic centimeter belong to the same family of units, so converting between them is usually a matter of shifting a decimal point or applying a small whole-number factor.
Frequently asked questions
How many cubic centimeters are in a centiliter?
One centiliter equals 10 cubic centimeters.
What is the formula to convert centiliters to cubic centimeters?
Multiply the number of centiliters by 10. To reverse it, divide by 10 instead.
How do I convert cubic centimeters back to centiliters?
Divide by 10, which is the same as multiplying by 0.1.
How many cubic centimeters are in 10 centiliters?
10 cL works out to 100 cm³.
How is the centiliter defined?
Exactly 0.01 liter.