Convert Pipes to Centiliters
Convert Pipes (pipe) to Centiliters (cL) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
cL = pipe × 47696.18848
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.
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
| Pipes (pipe) | Centiliters (cL) |
|---|---|
| 1 pipe | 47696.2 cL |
| 2 pipe | 95392.4 cL |
| 5 pipe | 238481 cL |
| 10 pipe | 476962 cL |
| 25 pipe | 1192400 cL |
| 50 pipe | 2384810 cL |
| 100 pipe | 4769620 cL |