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Convert Centiliter to US Fluid Ounce

Convert centiliters to us fluid ounces instantly. 1 centiliter = 0.338140227 us fluid ounce — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the US Fluid Ounce to Centiliter converter for the reverse conversion.

Written by Sunith Babu L, Ph.D., Lead Engineer Reviewed by Dr. Jaya Christiyan K G, Ph.D.
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Units explained

Metric / SI

Centiliter

What is a centiliter?

A centiliter is one hundredth of a liter (10⁻⁵ m³).

Origin of the centiliter

Formed with the SI prefix centi- applied to the liter.

Where it is used

Used on beverage labels, especially for wine and spirits in Europe.

When and where it was developed

Metric prefix system.

US Customary (Liquid)

US Fluid Ounce

What is a us fluid ounce?

A US fluid ounce is 1/128 of a US gallon (29.5735 mL).

Origin of the us fluid ounce

Derived from the gallon subdivision; distinct from the slightly smaller UK fluid ounce.

Where it is used

Standard for US beverage and nutrition labeling.

When and where it was developed

English customary; US since 1824.

Centiliter to US Fluid Ounce conversion formula

The relationship between centiliters and us fluid ounces:

1 cL = 0.338140227 fl oz
1 fl oz = 2.9573529562 cL

To convert centiliters to us fluid ounces, multiply the value in centiliters by 0.338140227. To reverse, multiply us fluid ounces by 2.9573529562.

How to use this converter

Type a value into the calculator. The result in us fluid ounces updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the US Fluid Ounce to Centiliter converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert centiliters to us fluid ounces

  1. Write down the value in centiliters (cL).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 0.338140227.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in us fluid ounces (fl oz).
  4. To reverse, multiply the us fluid ounce value by 2.9573529562.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 cL to fl oz:
1 × 0.338140227 = 0.338140227 fl oz

Example 2 — Convert 100 cL to fl oz:
100 × 0.338140227 = 33.8140227018 fl oz

Real-world example — Paper and film thicknesses

At the thickness of office paper (roughly 3 centiliters), converting between sub-millimeter units is routine for packaging and printing buyers comparing quotes from metric and US suppliers.

3 cL × 0.338140227 = 1.0144206811 fl oz

Real-world example — Plastic-film thickness alternates

A 150-centiliter plastic film converts cleanly to us fluid ounces — useful for packaging buyers reconciling supplier datasheets across metric and US measurement systems.

150 cL × 0.338140227 = 50.7210340528 fl oz

Real-world example — Hair-width scale measurements

A 70-centiliter measurement (about the diameter of a human hair) is the kind of value materials engineers regularly express in adjacent micro-scale units like us fluid ounces for direct comparison across supplier datasheets.

70 cL × 0.338140227 = 23.6698158913 fl oz

Centiliter to US Fluid Ounce conversion table

Standard reference values for converting centiliters to us fluid ounces:

Centiliter [cL]US Fluid Ounce [fl oz]
0.010.0033814023
0.10.0338140227
10.338140227
20.676280454
31.0144206811
41.3525609081
51.6907011351
103.3814022702
206.7628045404
3010.1442068106
4013.5256090807
5016.9070113509
10033.8140227018
500169.0701135092
1000338.1402270184

Frequently asked questions

How many us fluid ounces is 1 centiliter?
1 centiliter equals 0.338140227 us fluid ounce.
How do I convert centiliters to us fluid ounces?
Multiply the value in centiliters by 0.338140227 to get us fluid ounces.
How do I convert us fluid ounces back to centiliters?
Multiply the value in us fluid ounces by 2.9573529562, or use the US Fluid Ounce to Centiliter converter.
How many us fluid ounces is 100 centiliters?
100 centiliters equals 33.8140227018 us fluid ounces, because 100 × 0.338140227 = 33.8140227018.

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Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 cL = 0.338140227 fl oz) verified against the following authoritative sources:

Results are provided for general reference. Verify critical measurements against an authoritative standard.