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milliliter to centiliter – How to convert mL to cL
The conversion from milliliters to centiliters is simple but practical in many everyday situations. Milliliters are commonly used in medicine and recipes, while centiliters often appear on beverage bottles and nutrition labels. This conversion links detailed measurements with consumer-friendly packaging.
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What is a milliliter (mL)?
A milliliter is 1⁄1000 L. It equals 1 cm³, making it useful in science, medicine, and cooking. A teaspoon typically holds about 5 mL.
What is a centiliter (cL)?
A centiliter is 1⁄100 L, which equals 10 mL. It is widely used in Europe for labeling drinks and food packaging. For example, a soda can marked 33 cL equals 330 mL.
Conversion formula – milliliter to centiliter
The relationship between them is straightforward.
The base equivalence is:
1 mL = 0.1 cL
To convert milliliters to centiliters:
1 milliliter = centiliter × 0.1
Examples:
50 mL = 5 cL
For broader conversions beyond these units, Jetcalculator’s Volume Converter and its full suite of Conversion Tools provide fast and precise results.
Do you know?
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In drinks: European liqueurs are often labeled in cL, while cocktail recipes frequently list milliliters.
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In medicine: Liquid syrups are measured in mL, but dietary guides sometimes round amounts into cL for easier presentation.
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In cooking: Chefs may switch between mL and cL depending on the portion size — mL for small quantities, cL for larger ones.
From cocktail shakers to syrup bottles
This conversion often shows up in bars and kitchens. A cocktail recipe may call for 50 mL of vodka, but the bottle is labeled 70 cL. Understanding the conversion allows bartenders and home mixologists to measure precisely while scaling recipes.
The same applies in medicine: syrups are prescribed in milliliters but packaged in bottles labeled in centiliters. The conversion makes sure both dosage and supply stay consistent.
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One formula, many contexts
The formula 1 mL = 0.1 cL ties together packaging, healthcare, and culinary arts. Milliliters give doctors and chefs precise control, while centiliters provide a consumer-friendly scale for bottles and labels.
By moving between them, the metric system keeps the tiniest doses and the largest servings within a single, seamless framework.
