Liters to Centiliters

Convert liters (L) to centiliters (cL). Type in either box; the other updates as you go.

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1 L = 100 cL

1 liter equals100 cL
1 centiliter equals0.01 L
FormulacL = L × 100

How to convert liters to centiliters

To convert liters to centiliters, multiply the number of liters by 100.

cL = L × 100

Example

Convert 5 liters to centiliters:

5 L × 100 = 500 cL

Liter to centiliter conversion chart

Liters to centiliters
Liters (L)Centiliters (cL)
1 L100 cL
2 L200 cL
3 L300 cL
4 L400 cL
5 L500 cL
6 L600 cL
7 L700 cL
8 L800 cL
9 L900 cL
10 L1,000 cL
12 L1,200 cL
15 L1,500 cL
20 L2,000 cL
25 L2,500 cL
30 L3,000 cL
40 L4,000 cL
50 L5,000 cL
60 L6,000 cL
70 L7,000 cL
75 L7,500 cL
80 L8,000 cL
90 L9,000 cL
100 L10,000 cL
150 L15,000 cL
200 L20,000 cL
250 L25,000 cL
500 L50,000 cL
1,000 L100,000 cL

Going the other way? See the centiliters to liters chart.

About the units

Liter (L)

A liter is the volume of a cube 10 centimeters on each side. It is the everyday metric unit for drinks and fuel.

Centiliter (cL)

A centiliter is one hundredth of a liter, 10 milliliters. Wine bottles and cocktail measures in Europe use centiliters.

Frequently asked questions

How many centiliters are in a liter?

There are 100 centiliters in a liter.

How many liters are in a centiliter?

There are 0.01 liters in a centiliter.

How do you convert liters to centiliters?

To convert liters to centiliters, multiply the number of liters by 100.

What is 5 liters in centiliters?

5 liters equals 500 centiliters.

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