Convert Cubic Centimeter to Centiliter
Convert cubic centimeters to centiliters instantly. 1 cubic centimeter = 0.1 centiliter — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Centiliter to Cubic Centimeter converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
Cubic Centimeter
A cubic centimeter is the volume of a cube one centimeter on a side, exactly equal to one milliliter.
Derived from the centimeter; long used in the centimeter–gram–second (CGS) system.
Standard for engine displacement, laboratory volumes and medical dosing (often written cc).
CGS system, 19th c.
Centiliter
A centiliter is one hundredth of a liter (10⁻⁵ m³).
Formed with the SI prefix centi- applied to the liter.
Used on beverage labels, especially for wine and spirits in Europe.
Metric prefix system.
Cubic Centimeter to Centiliter conversion formula
The relationship between cubic centimeters and centiliters:
To convert cubic centimeters to centiliters, multiply the value in cubic centimeters by 0.1. To reverse, multiply centiliters by 10.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in centiliters updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Centiliter to Cubic Centimeter converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert cubic centimeters to centiliters
- Write down the value in cubic centimeters (cm³).
- Multiply that value by the factor 0.1.
- The product is the equivalent value in centiliters (cL).
- To reverse, multiply the centiliter value by 10.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 cm³ to cL:
1 × 0.1 = 0.1 cL
Example 2 — Convert 100 cm³ to cL:
100 × 0.1 = 10 cL
Real-world example — Paper and film thicknesses
At the thickness of office paper (roughly 3 cubic centimeters), converting between sub-millimeter units is routine for packaging and printing buyers comparing quotes from metric and US suppliers.
3 cm³ × 0.1 = 0.3 cL
Real-world example — Plastic-film thickness alternates
A 150-cubic centimeter plastic film converts cleanly to centiliters — useful for packaging buyers reconciling supplier datasheets across metric and US measurement systems.
150 cm³ × 0.1 = 15 cL
Real-world example — Hair-width scale measurements
A 70-cubic centimeter measurement (about the diameter of a human hair) is the kind of value materials engineers regularly express in adjacent micro-scale units like centiliters for direct comparison across supplier datasheets.
70 cm³ × 0.1 = 7 cL
Cubic Centimeter to Centiliter conversion table
Standard reference values for converting cubic centimeters to centiliters:
| Cubic Centimeter [cm³] | Centiliter [cL] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.001 |
| 0.1 | 0.01 |
| 1 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 0.3 |
| 4 | 0.4 |
| 5 | 0.5 |
| 10 | 1 |
| 20 | 2 |
| 30 | 3 |
| 40 | 4 |
| 50 | 5 |
| 100 | 10 |
| 500 | 50 |
| 1000 | 100 |
Frequently asked questions
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 cm³ = 0.1 cL) verified against the following authoritative sources:
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure 9th ed.)
Official BIPM publication defining the seven SI base units (including the meter) and the rules for their use. The global authority on units of measurement.
- NIST — Guide to the SI
US National Institute of Standards and Technology reference covering the SI base and derived units with definitions and usage rules for US technical practice.
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units
Detailed NIST guide covering exact conversion factors between SI and US customary units along with formatting and rounding conventions.
- NIST — Refinement of values for the yard and pound (Federal Register 1959)
The treaty (signed by US
- International Astronomical Union — System of Astronomical Constants
The IAU defines astronomical units including the AU (149597870700 m exactly) light-year and parsec used in astronomy and astrophysics.