Centiliters to Gallons
Type a value in either box to convert between centiliters and gallons. The factor is 0.00264172.
| Centiliters | Gallons |
|---|---|
| 1 cL | 0.002642 gal |
| 2 cL | 0.005283 gal |
| 3 cL | 0.007925 gal |
| 5 cL | 0.013209 gal |
| 10 cL | 0.026417 gal |
| 25 cL | 0.066043 gal |
| 50 cL | 0.132086 gal |
| 100 cL | 0.264172 gal |
How to use
- Enter a value in the Centiliters field.
- The Gallons figure appears immediately — no button to press.
- Typing in the Gallons field converts back to Centiliters the same way.
- Use the reference table for the values that come up most often.
Centiliters to Gallons formula
To convert centiliters to gallons, multiply by 0.00264172052.
gal = cL × 0.00264172052
Why this factor: the centiliter and the gallon are both defined against the liter, so dividing one definition by the other gives 0.00264172052 directly. Both definitions are set out in full below.
To go the other way, divide by 0.00264172052 — or use the Gallons to Centiliters converter, which is the same calculation reversed.
Worked example
Start with 50 cL. Multiply by 0.00264172052 to get 0.132086 gal.
50 cL × 0.00264172052 = 0.132086 gal
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 gallon?
A US liquid gallon is the standard large-volume unit in the United States.
Definition: Defined as exactly 231 cubic inches, which works out to exactly 3.785411784 liters.
Where it is used: Fuel sales, milk and beverage containers, and paint in the US.
Worth knowing: The imperial gallon used in the UK and Canada is about 20% larger, at 4.54609 L — so 'miles per gallon' figures are not comparable between the two.
Centiliters vs Gallons
The centiliter is a metric unit while the gallon 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 gallons are in a centiliter?
One centiliter equals 0.00264172052 gallons.
What is the formula to convert centiliters to gallons?
Multiply the number of centiliters by 0.00264172052. To reverse it, divide by 0.00264172052 instead.
How do I convert gallons back to centiliters?
Divide by 0.00264172052, which is the same as multiplying by 378.541178.
How many gallons are in 10 centiliters?
10 cL works out to 0.026417 gal.
Is there anything to watch out for with gallons?
The imperial gallon used in the UK and Canada is about 20% larger, at 4.54609 L — so 'miles per gallon' figures are not comparable between the two.
How is the centiliter defined?
Exactly 0.01 liter.