Convert Centiliters to Deciliters
Convert Centiliters (cL) to Deciliters (dL) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
dL = cL × 0.1
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 Deciliters
A deciliter (dL) = 0.1 L = 100 mL - the universal blood-test reporting unit: blood glucose in mg/dL, haemoglobin in g/dL, cholesterol in mg/dL, BAC in g/dL. Normal fasting glucose <100 mg/dL; dangerous BAC >0.3 g/dL. Also the primary volumetric cooking unit in Scandinavian recipes (Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland). 1 dL = 0.1 L.
Quick Reference Table
| Centiliters (cL) | Deciliters (dL) |
|---|---|
| 1 cL | 0.1 dL |
| 2 cL | 0.2 dL |
| 5 cL | 0.5 dL |
| 10 cL | 1 dL |
| 25 cL | 2.5 dL |
| 50 cL | 5 dL |
| 100 cL | 10 dL |