Centiliters to Fluid Ounces
Convert centiliters to fluid ounces instantly — one centiliter is 0.33814 fluid ounces.
| Centiliters | Fluid Ounces |
|---|---|
| 1 cL | 0.33814 fl oz |
| 2 cL | 0.67628 fl oz |
| 3 cL | 1.014421 fl oz |
| 5 cL | 1.690701 fl oz |
| 10 cL | 3.381402 fl oz |
| 25 cL | 8.453506 fl oz |
| 50 cL | 16.907011 fl oz |
| 100 cL | 33.814023 fl oz |
How to use
- Enter a value in the Centiliters field.
- The Fluid Ounces figure appears immediately — no button to press.
- Typing in the Fluid Ounces field converts back to Centiliters the same way.
- Use the reference table for the values that come up most often.
Centiliters to Fluid Ounces formula
Converting centiliters to fluid ounces is a single multiplication by 0.338140227.
fl oz = cL × 0.338140227
Why this factor: the centiliter and the fluid ounce are both defined against the liter, so dividing one definition by the other gives 0.338140227 directly. Both definitions are set out in full below.
To go the other way, divide by 0.338140227 — or use the Fluid Ounces to Centiliters converter, which is the same calculation reversed.
Worked example
Start with 50 cL. Multiply by 0.338140227 to get 16.907011 fl oz.
50 cL × 0.338140227 = 16.907011 fl oz
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 fluid ounce?
A US fluid ounce is a small liquid volume, one eighth of a cup.
Definition: Exactly one 128th of a US liquid gallon, so exactly 29.5735295625 milliliters.
Where it is used: Beverage cans and bottles, cosmetics, and small liquid quantities in the US.
Worth knowing: Measures volume, not weight — a fluid ounce of water weighs about 1.04 avoirdupois ounces. The imperial fluid ounce is 28.41 mL.
Centiliters vs Fluid Ounces
The centiliter is a metric unit while the fluid ounce is a US customary unit. That is why the factor between them is not a round number: the two systems were defined independently and only later tied together by exact agreement.
Frequently asked questions
How many fluid ounces are in a centiliter?
One centiliter equals 0.338140227 fluid ounces.
What is the formula to convert centiliters to fluid ounces?
Multiply the number of centiliters by 0.338140227. To reverse it, divide by 0.338140227 instead.
How do I convert fluid ounces back to centiliters?
Divide by 0.338140227, which is the same as multiplying by 2.95735296.
How many fluid ounces are in 10 centiliters?
10 cL works out to 3.381402 fl oz.
Is there anything to watch out for with fluid ounces?
Measures volume, not weight — a fluid ounce of water weighs about 1.04 avoirdupois ounces. The imperial fluid ounce is 28.41 mL.
How is the centiliter defined?
Exactly 0.01 liter.