Convert Centiliters to Pipes
Convert Centiliters (cL) to Pipes (pipe) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
pipe = cL × 2.096603590e-5
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 Pipes
A pipe (also called a butt) = 2 hogsheads = 126 US gallons ≈ 477 L. The traditional ageing vessel for Port and Madeira: Port lodges in Vila Nova de Gaia store hundreds of thousands of pipes of Tawny, Ruby, and Vintage Port. Sherry butts (identical vessel) hold ~600 L. Craft American distilleries use pipes for extended whiskey maturation. 1 pipe = 126 US gal ≈ 477 L.
Quick Reference Table
| Centiliters (cL) | Pipes (pipe) |
|---|---|
| 1 cL | 2.097 × 10-5 pipe |
| 2 cL | 4.193 × 10-5 pipe |
| 5 cL | 0.00010483 pipe |
| 10 cL | 0.00020966 pipe |
| 25 cL | 0.000524151 pipe |
| 50 cL | 0.0010483 pipe |
| 100 cL | 0.0020966 pipe |