Cubic Centimeters to Centiliters
An instant cubic centimeters-to-centiliters converter, with the formula and a reference table below.
| Cubic Centimeters | Centiliters |
|---|---|
| 1 cm³ | 0.1 cL |
| 2 cm³ | 0.2 cL |
| 3 cm³ | 0.3 cL |
| 5 cm³ | 0.5 cL |
| 10 cm³ | 1 cL |
| 25 cm³ | 2.5 cL |
| 50 cm³ | 5 cL |
| 100 cm³ | 10 cL |
How to use
- Enter a value in the Cubic Centimeters field.
- The Centiliters figure appears immediately — no button to press.
- Typing in the Centiliters field converts back to Cubic Centimeters the same way.
- Use the reference table for the values that come up most often.
Cubic Centimeters to Centiliters formula
Converting cubic centimeters to centiliters is a single multiplication by 0.1.
cL = cm³ × 0.1
Put another way, one cubic centimeter is exactly 1/10 of a centiliter.
Why this factor: the cubic centimeter and the centiliter are both defined against the liter, so dividing one definition by the other gives 0.1 directly. Both definitions are set out in full below.
To go the other way, divide by 0.1 — or use the Centiliters to Cubic Centimeters converter, which is the same calculation reversed.
Worked example
Start with 2 cm³. Multiply by 0.1 to get 0.2 cL.
2 cm³ × 0.1 = 0.2 cL
The converter above does this for any value you type, in either direction.
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'.
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).
Cubic Centimeters vs Centiliters
The cubic centimeter and the centiliter 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 centiliters are in a cubic centimeter?
One cubic centimeter equals 0.1 centiliters.
What is the formula to convert cubic centimeters to centiliters?
Multiply the number of cubic centimeters by 0.1. To reverse it, divide by 0.1 instead.
How do I convert centiliters back to cubic centimeters?
Divide by 0.1, which is the same as multiplying by 10.
How many centiliters are in 10 cubic centimeters?
10 cm³ works out to 1 cL.
How is the cubic centimeter defined?
Exactly 1×10⁻⁶ cubic meter, which is exactly 1 mL.