Fluid Ounces to Centiliters
Convert fluid ounces to centiliters instantly — one fluid ounce is 2.95735 centiliters.
| Fluid Ounces | Centiliters |
|---|---|
| 1 fl oz | 2.957353 cL |
| 2 fl oz | 5.914706 cL |
| 3 fl oz | 8.872059 cL |
| 5 fl oz | 14.786765 cL |
| 10 fl oz | 29.57353 cL |
| 25 fl oz | 73.933824 cL |
| 50 fl oz | 147.867648 cL |
| 100 fl oz | 295.735296 cL |
How to use
- Enter a value in the Fluid Ounces field.
- The Centiliters figure appears immediately — no button to press.
- Typing in the Centiliters field converts back to Fluid Ounces the same way.
- Use the reference table for the values that come up most often.
Fluid Ounces to Centiliters formula
To convert fluid ounces to centiliters, multiply by 2.95735296.
cL = fl oz × 2.95735296
Why this factor: the fluid ounce and the centiliter are both defined against the liter, so dividing one definition by the other gives 2.95735296 directly. Both definitions are set out in full below.
To go the other way, divide by 2.95735296 — or use the Centiliters to Fluid Ounces converter, which is the same calculation reversed.
Worked example
Given 2 fl oz, multiplying by 2.95735296 yields 5.914706 cL.
2 fl oz × 2.95735296 = 5.914706 cL
The converter above does this for any value you type, in either direction.
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.
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).
Fluid Ounces vs Centiliters
The fluid ounce is a US customary unit while the centiliter is a metric 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 centiliters are in a fluid ounce?
One fluid ounce equals 2.95735296 centiliters.
What is the formula to convert fluid ounces to centiliters?
Multiply the number of fluid ounces by 2.95735296. To reverse it, divide by 2.95735296 instead.
How do I convert centiliters back to fluid ounces?
Divide by 2.95735296, which is the same as multiplying by 0.338140227.
How many centiliters are in 10 fluid ounces?
10 fl oz works out to 29.57353 cL.
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 fluid ounce defined?
Exactly one 128th of a US liquid gallon, so exactly 29.5735295625 milliliters.