Convert Centiliters to Cubic Centimeters
Convert Centiliters (cL) to Cubic Centimeters (cm³) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
cm³ = cL × 10
About Centiliters
A centiliter (cL) = 0.01 L = 10 mL. Standard small-drink unit on menus and bottle labels across continental Europe. French wine pours: 15 cL (half-glass) or 25 cL; a European spirits shot = 4 cL (40 mL). EU Packaging Directive mandates cL or mL labelling on all pre-packaged beverages. 1 cL = 0.01 L = 10 mL.
About Cubic Centimeters
A cubic centimeter (cm³), also written cc, is the volume of a cube with sides of one centimetre = exactly 1 mL. 'cc' is the preferred notation in medicine, mechanical engineering, and automotive contexts. Engine displacement is measured in cc (a 1,000 cc motorcycle engine has 1 L displacement); syringe dosages are labelled in cc. A standard sugar cube ≈1 cm³. 1 cm³ = 1 mL.
Quick Reference Table
| Centiliters (cL) | Cubic Centimeters (cm³) |
|---|---|
| 1 cL | 10 cm³ |
| 2 cL | 20 cm³ |
| 5 cL | 50 cm³ |
| 10 cL | 100 cm³ |
| 25 cL | 250 cm³ |
| 50 cL | 500 cm³ |
| 100 cL | 1000 cm³ |