Choose a Measurement
Select a measurement and convert between different units
Single conversion
To convert from Centiliter (cl) to Cubic Centimeter (cm3), use the following formula:
Let's convert 5 Centiliter (cl) to Cubic Centimeter (cm3).
Using the formula:
Therefore, 5 Centiliter (cl) is equal to Cubic Centimeter (cm3).
Here are some quick reference conversions from Centiliter (cl) to Cubic Centimeter (cm3):
| Centiliters | Cubic Centimeters |
|---|---|
| 0.000001 cl | cm3 |
| 0.001 cl | cm3 |
| 0.1 cl | cm3 |
| 1 cl | cm3 |
| 2 cl | cm3 |
| 3 cl | cm3 |
| 4 cl | cm3 |
| 5 cl | cm3 |
| 6 cl | cm3 |
| 7 cl | cm3 |
| 8 cl | cm3 |
| 9 cl | cm3 |
| 10 cl | cm3 |
| 20 cl | cm3 |
| 30 cl | cm3 |
| 40 cl | cm3 |
| 50 cl | cm3 |
| 100 cl | cm3 |
| 1000 cl | cm3 |
| 10000 cl | cm3 |
For all Volume converters, choose units using the From/To dropdowns above.
A centiliter (cl) is a unit of volume in the metric system, equal to one-hundredth of a liter.
It's a common measurement you'll often see on beverage containers and in recipes.
The centiliter is directly related to the liter, the base unit of volume in the metric system. The prefix "centi-" means one-hundredth, which makes the conversion very simple.
There are 100 centiliters in one liter:
While scientists often use milliliters, you can find centiliters on many everyday consumer products, especially in Europe.
Common examples include:
Converting between centiliters and milliliters is easy because the metric system is based on units of 10. Since "milli" means one-thousandth, the rule is simple:
To convert centiliters to milliliters, you multiply the number of centiliters by 10.
For example, a standard 75 cl wine bottle contains 750 milliliters (ml).
75 cl × 10 = 750 ml
A cubic centimeter (cm3) is a fundamental unit of volume in the metric system.
It is equal to one-thousandth of a liter. The plural form is cubic centimeters.
A cubic centimeter is exactly equal to one milliliter (1 cm3 = 1 mL).
Because they are identical, converting between cm3 and mL is a simple one-to-one conversion.
This crucial equivalence is widely used in science, particularly in chemistry and medicine, as well as in everyday tasks like cooking.
The abbreviation "cc" is a common substitute for cubic centimeters, especially in the medical and automotive fields.
In Medicine: A cc is used to measure dosages of liquid medicine for injections. For example, a syringe labeled "10cc" can hold 10 cubic centimeters (or 10 mL) of fluid.
In Automotive: In the car world, cc refers to an engine's displacement—the total volume of all its cylinders. A "1500cc engine" has cylinders that can displace 1500 cubic centimeters of air and fuel.
To visualize the volume of a single cubic centimeter, imagine a small cube with each side measuring exactly 1 centimeter in length, width, and height.
This is about the size of a standard sugar cube or a small die used in board games.
Understanding this physical size helps in estimating volumes and appreciating the unit's scale in practical situations.