Milliliters to Centiliters
Type a value in either box to convert between milliliters and centiliters. The factor is 0.1.
| Milliliters | Centiliters |
|---|---|
| 1 mL | 0.1 cL |
| 2 mL | 0.2 cL |
| 3 mL | 0.3 cL |
| 5 mL | 0.5 cL |
| 10 mL | 1 cL |
| 25 mL | 2.5 cL |
| 50 mL | 5 cL |
| 100 mL | 10 cL |
How to use
- Enter a value in the Milliliters field.
- The Centiliters figure appears immediately — no button to press.
- Typing in the Centiliters field converts back to Milliliters the same way.
- Use the reference table for the values that come up most often.
Milliliters to Centiliters formula
To convert milliliters to centiliters, multiply by 0.1.
cL = mL × 0.1
Put another way, one milliliter is exactly 1/10 of a centiliter.
Why this factor: the milliliter 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 Milliliters converter, which is the same calculation reversed.
Worked example
Start with 8 mL. Multiply by 0.1 to get 0.8 cL.
8 mL × 0.1 = 0.8 cL
The converter above does this for any value you type, in either direction.
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.
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).
Milliliters vs Centiliters
The milliliter 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 milliliter?
One milliliter equals 0.1 centiliters.
What is the formula to convert milliliters to centiliters?
Multiply the number of milliliters by 0.1. To reverse it, divide by 0.1 instead.
How do I convert centiliters back to milliliters?
Divide by 0.1, which is the same as multiplying by 10.
How many centiliters are in 10 milliliters?
10 mL works out to 1 cL.
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 milliliter defined?
Exactly 0.001 liter, which is exactly 1 cm³.