Convert Centiliters to Milliliters
Convert Centiliters (cL) to Milliliters (mL) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
mL = 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 Milliliters
A milliliter (mL) is one thousandth of a liter (0.001 L) and exactly equal to one cubic centimeter (cc/cm³). It is one of the most commonly used units in everyday life - standard medicine doses, cooking measurements, and beverage labels all reference milliliters. A standard teaspoon holds about 5 mL, a tablespoon 15 mL, and a standard wine glass typically 150-250 mL. The milliliter is the workhorse of liquid measurement in medicine, cooking, chemistry, and consumer products worldwide, bridging the gap between the full liter and laboratory-scale measurements.
Quick Reference Table
| Centiliters (cL) | Milliliters (mL) |
|---|---|
| 1 cL | 10 mL |
| 2 cL | 20 mL |
| 5 cL | 50 mL |
| 10 cL | 100 mL |
| 25 cL | 250 mL |
| 50 cL | 500 mL |
| 100 cL | 1000 mL |