Milliliter to Centiliter Converter

Volume Converter

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0.1

1 mL = 0.1 cL

Formula:

cL = mL × 0.1

With your value: 1 mL = 0.1 cL

How big is that?

Everyday references on a logarithmic scale, all expressed in milliliter so you can sanity-check the result.

Espresso shot (1/33 your value)0.0300 mL

Soda can (1/3.0 your value)0.330 mL

Milk carton (1.0× your value)1.00 mL

Your value1.00 mL

Kitchen bucket (10× your value)10.0 mL

Car fuel tank (50× your value)50.0 mL

Other Milliliter to Centiliter conversions

2 mL to cL 3 mL to cL 4 mL to cL 5 mL to cL 6 mL to cL 7 mL to cL 8 mL to cL

Milliliter to Centiliter Conversion Table

Milliliter (mL)	Centiliter (cL)
0.5	0.05
1	0.1
2	0.2
5	0.5
10	1
15	1.5
20	2
25	2.5
50	5
100	10
250	25
500	50
1000	100

Centiliter to Milliliter Conversion Table

Centiliter (cL)	Milliliter (mL)
0.5	5
1	10
2	20
5	50
10	100
15	150
20	200
25	250
50	500
100	1,000
250	2,500
500	5,000
1000	10,000

Where these values come from

Every factor on this page is traced to the document that defines it. See the full provenance dataset or our methodology.

Milliliter (mL)

Volume

Exact conversion

Derived from the cubic metre. The litre is exactly 10⁻³ m³; US and imperial capacity units are exact multiples fixed by statute.

Source: NIST Special Publication 811, Guide for the Use of the International System of Units

National Institute of Standards and Technology (US) · Reviewed 2026-07-01

Centiliter (cL)

Volume

Exact conversion

Derived from the cubic metre. The litre is exactly 10⁻³ m³; US and imperial capacity units are exact multiples fixed by statute.

Source: NIST Special Publication 811, Guide for the Use of the International System of Units

National Institute of Standards and Technology (US) · Reviewed 2026-07-01

How to Convert Milliliter to Centiliter

To convert from Milliliter (mL) to Centiliter (cL), multiply the value by 0.1.

Formula: cL = mL × 0.1

Reverse: mL = cL × 10

Step-by-Step Example

Start with your value in Milliliter. For example: 5 mL
Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 x 0.1
The result is: 0.5 cL

About Milliliter

The milliliter equals one thousandth of a liter and is used for small liquid measurements.

Common uses: medicine dosage, cooking, chemistry.

About Centiliter

The centiliter (cL) is a unit of volume and capacity. One centiliter equals 0.01 litres. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other volume unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.

Common uses: volume calculations, engineering and science, education.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Centiliter are in 1 Milliliter?

There are exactly 0.1 Centiliter in 1 Milliliter. This means the conversion factor from Milliliter to Centiliter is 0.1.

What is the formula to convert Milliliter to Centiliter?

The formula to convert Milliliter to Centiliter is: cL = mL × 0.1. For example, to convert 10 Milliliter to Centiliter, you would multiply 10 by 0.1.

What is a Milliliter?