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Litre [l] to Centilitre [cl] Converter

Quick Reference

1 Litre (l) = 100 Centilitre (cl)

1 Centilitre (cl) = 0.01 Litre (l)

How to Convert Litre to Centilitre

1 l = 100 cl
1 cl = 0.01 l

To convert Litre to Centilitre, multiply the value by 100. To convert Centilitre back to Litre, divide by 100.

Example: convert 10 l to cl:
10 l = 10 x 100 = 1000 cl

↔ Convert Centilitre to Litre

Litre

Definition: A litre (symbol: L or l) is a metric unit of volume. It is defined as the volume of one cubic decimetre (dm³), which is 10 cm × 10 cm × 10 cm.

History/origin: The litre was introduced in France in 1795 as one of the new 'republican units of measure' and defined as one cubic decimetre. It has undergone slight revisions in its definition over time.

Current use: The litre is a widely used unit for measuring liquid volume, found in various everyday applications, from beverages and fuels to household products. It is also used extensively in scientific and industrial contexts.

Centilitre

Definition: A centilitre (symbol: cL) is a unit of volume equal to one hundredth of a litre. It is a decimal multiple of the litre, which is the standard unit of volume in the metric system.

History/origin: The centilitre is derived from the litre, which was introduced in France in 1795 as part of the metric system. The prefix 'centi-' denotes one hundredth, reflecting its relationship to the litre.

Current use: Centilitres are commonly used in the beverage industry for measuring small quantities of liquids, such as individual servings of drinks. They are also found in recipes and laboratory settings.

Litre to Centilitre Conversion Table

Litre [l]Centilitre [cl]
1 l100 cl
2 l200 cl
5 l500 cl
10 l1000 cl
20 l2000 cl
50 l5000 cl
100 l10000 cl
200 l20000 cl
500 l50000 cl
1000 l100000 cl

Common Litre to Centilitre conversions

  • 1 l = 100 cl
  • 2 l = 200 cl
  • 3 l = 300 cl
  • 4 l = 400 cl
  • 5 l = 500 cl
  • 6 l = 600 cl
  • 7 l = 700 cl
  • 8 l = 800 cl
  • 9 l = 900 cl
  • 10 l = 1,000 cl
  • 12 l = 1,200 cl
  • 15 l = 1,500 cl
  • 20 l = 2,000 cl
  • 25 l = 2,500 cl
  • 30 l = 3,000 cl
  • 40 l = 4,000 cl
  • 50 l = 5,000 cl
  • 60 l = 6,000 cl
  • 75 l = 7,500 cl
  • 100 l = 10,000 cl
  • 150 l = 15,000 cl
  • 200 l = 20,000 cl
  • 250 l = 25,000 cl
  • 300 l = 30,000 cl
  • 500 l = 50,000 cl
  • 750 l = 75,000 cl
  • 1,000 l = 100,000 cl

Common pairs of Volume

Litre [l] to Centilitre [cl] Converter

What is 1 l in cl?
1 Litre (l) equals 100 cl, and 1 cl equals 0.01 l.
How do I convert Litre to Centilitre?
Multiply by 100: 10 l × 100 = 1,000 cl. The converter above does it for any value, with the precision you choose.
What is 100 l in cl?
100 l = 10,000 cl. Common amounts are listed on this page, each with its own step-by-step page.
Is a Litre bigger than a Centilitre?
Yes. 1 l = 100 cl, so the same quantity becomes a larger number when written in cl.
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