Centiliters to Quarts
An instant centiliters-to-quarts converter, with the formula and a reference table below.
| Centiliters | Quarts |
|---|---|
| 1 cL | 0.010567 qt |
| 2 cL | 0.021134 qt |
| 3 cL | 0.031701 qt |
| 5 cL | 0.052834 qt |
| 10 cL | 0.105669 qt |
| 25 cL | 0.264172 qt |
| 50 cL | 0.528344 qt |
| 100 cL | 1.056688 qt |
How to use
- Enter a value in the Centiliters field.
- The Quarts figure appears immediately — no button to press.
- Typing in the Quarts field converts back to Centiliters the same way.
- Use the reference table for the values that come up most often.
Centiliters to Quarts formula
To convert centiliters to quarts, multiply by 0.0105668821.
qt = cL × 0.0105668821
Why this factor: the centiliter and the quart are both defined against the liter, so dividing one definition by the other gives 0.0105668821 directly. Both definitions are set out in full below.
To go the other way, divide by 0.0105668821 — or use the Quarts to Centiliters converter, which is the same calculation reversed.
Worked example
Start with 50 cL. Multiply by 0.0105668821 to get 0.528344 qt.
50 cL × 0.0105668821 = 0.528344 qt
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 quart?
A quart is a quarter of a US gallon — two pints.
Definition: Exactly one quarter of a US liquid gallon, so exactly 0.946352946 liter.
Where it is used: Milk, motor oil, stock and broth, and ice cream in the US.
Worth knowing: Close to a liter but about 5% smaller, which makes it an easy source of recipe error.
Centiliters vs Quarts
The centiliter is a metric unit while the quart 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 quarts are in a centiliter?
One centiliter equals 0.0105668821 quarts.
What is the formula to convert centiliters to quarts?
Multiply the number of centiliters by 0.0105668821. To reverse it, divide by 0.0105668821 instead.
How do I convert quarts back to centiliters?
Divide by 0.0105668821, which is the same as multiplying by 94.6352946.
How many quarts are in 10 centiliters?
10 cL works out to 0.105669 qt.
Is there anything to watch out for with quarts?
Close to a liter but about 5% smaller, which makes it an easy source of recipe error.
How is the centiliter defined?
Exactly 0.01 liter.