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Convert liters to centiliters (l to cl)

Type a value in liters or in centiliters: the other field updates as you type. Below you will find the formula, a worked example and a l to cl chart.

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1 l = 100 cl

How to convert liters to centiliters

Formula: cl = l × 100

Worked example: 2 l → 2 × 100 = 200 cl

Liters to centiliters conversion chart

Liters (l)Centiliters (cl)
1 l100 cl
2 l200 cl
3 l300 cl
4 l400 cl
5 l500 cl
6 l600 cl
7 l700 cl
8 l800 cl
9 l900 cl
10 l1,000 cl
12 l1,200 cl
15 l1,500 cl
20 l2,000 cl
25 l2,500 cl
30 l3,000 cl
40 l4,000 cl
50 l5,000 cl
75 l7,500 cl
100 l10,000 cl
250 l25,000 cl
500 l50,000 cl
1,000 l100,000 cl

What is a liter?

The liter is the volume of a cube 10 cm on each side, one cubic decimeter. It is the everyday metric unit for drinks, fuel and engine size. One liter is about 1.057 US quarts, or a little more than 4 US cups.

What is a centiliter?

The centiliter is one hundredth of a liter, or 10 milliliters. It is common on European drink labels and bar recipes: a can holds 33 cl, a wine bottle 75 cl and a standard cocktail measure 4 or 5 cl.

Frequently asked questions

How many centiliters are in a liter?

A liter equals 100 centiliters. To convert any value, multiply the number of liters by 100.

How do you convert liters to centiliters?

Use the formula cl = l × 100. Example: 2 l → 2 × 100 = 200 cl.

How many liters are in a centiliter?

A centiliter equals 0.01 liters. That is the reverse conversion, from centiliters to liters.

Results are rounded to 6 significant digits; the conversion factors are the exact legal definitions.