Centiliters to Milliliters
Convert centiliters to milliliters instantly — one centiliter is 10 milliliters.
| Centiliters | Milliliters |
|---|---|
| 1 cL | 10 mL |
| 2 cL | 20 mL |
| 3 cL | 30 mL |
| 5 cL | 50 mL |
| 10 cL | 100 mL |
| 25 cL | 250 mL |
| 50 cL | 500 mL |
| 100 cL | 1000 mL |
How to use
- Enter a value in the Centiliters field.
- The Milliliters figure appears immediately — no button to press.
- Typing in the Milliliters field converts back to Centiliters the same way.
- Use the reference table for the values that come up most often.
Centiliters to Milliliters formula
Converting centiliters to milliliters is a single multiplication by 10.
mL = cL × 10
Put another way, one centiliter is exactly 10 milliliters.
Why this factor: the centiliter and the milliliter 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 Milliliters to Centiliters converter, which is the same calculation reversed.
Worked example
Take 2 cL and multiply by the factor 10: the result is 20 mL.
2 cL × 10 = 20 mL
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 milliliter?
A milliliter is one thousandth of a liter, and is exactly the same volume as a cubic centimeter.
Definition: Exactly 0.001 liter, which is exactly 1 cm³.
Where it is used: Medicine doses, cosmetics, recipe quantities, and laboratory work.
Worth knowing: 1 mL = 1 cm³ = 1 cc exactly, so these three units are interchangeable.
Centiliters vs Milliliters
The centiliter and the milliliter 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 milliliters are in a centiliter?
One centiliter equals 10 milliliters.
What is the formula to convert centiliters to milliliters?
Multiply the number of centiliters by 10. To reverse it, divide by 10 instead.
How do I convert milliliters back to centiliters?
Divide by 10, which is the same as multiplying by 0.1.
How many milliliters are in 10 centiliters?
10 cL works out to 100 mL.
Is there anything to watch out for with milliliters?
1 mL = 1 cm³ = 1 cc exactly, so these three units are interchangeable.
How is the centiliter defined?
Exactly 0.01 liter.