Convert Milliliters to Centiliters
Convert Milliliters (mL) to Centiliters (cL) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
cL = mL × 0.1
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.
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.
Quick Reference Table
| Milliliters (mL) | Centiliters (cL) |
|---|---|
| 1 mL | 0.1 cL |
| 2 mL | 0.2 cL |
| 5 mL | 0.5 cL |
| 10 mL | 1 cL |
| 25 mL | 2.5 cL |
| 50 mL | 5 cL |
| 100 mL | 10 cL |