Online calculator to convert centiliters to deciliters (cL to dL) with formulas, examples, and tables. Our conversions provide a quick and easy way to convert between Volume units.
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Conversion Definitions
The following is a list of definitions relating to conversions between centiliters and deciliters.
What is a centiliter (cL)?
A centiliter is a unit of volume in the Metric System. The symbol for centiliter is cL. There are 10 centiliters in a deciliter. The International spelling for this unit is centilitre.
What is a deciliter (dL)?
A deciliter is a unit of volume in the Metric System. The symbol for deciliter is dL. There are 0.1 deciliters in a centiliter. The International spelling for this unit is decilitre.
Conversion Formula
Let's take a closer look at the conversion formula so that you can do these conversions yourself with a calculator or with an old-fashioned pencil and paper.
The formula to convert from cL to dL is:
dL = cL ÷ 10
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from centiliters to deciliters (cL to dL).
Centiliter to Deciliter Conversion Example
Task: Convert 250 centiliters to deciliters (show work) Formula: cL ÷ 10 = dL Calculations: 250 cL ÷ 10 = 25 dL Result: 250 cL is equal to 25 dL
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from cL to dL.
Centiliters to Deciliters Conversion Chart
| centiliters (cL) | deciliters (dL) |
|---|---|
| 1 cL | 0.1 dL |
| 2 cL | 0.2 dL |
| 3 cL | 0.3 dL |
| 4 cL | 0.4 dL |
| 5 cL | 0.5 dL |
| 6 cL | 0.6 dL |
| 7 cL | 0.7 dL |
| 8 cL | 0.8 dL |
| 9 cL | 0.9 dL |
| 10 cL | 1 dL |
| 20 cL | 2 dL |
| 30 cL | 3 dL |
| 40 cL | 4 dL |
| 50 cL | 5 dL |
| 75 cL | 7.5 dL |
| 100 cL | 10 dL |
| 250 cL | 25 dL |
| 500 cL | 50 dL |
| 750 cL | 75 dL |
| 1,000 cL | 100 dL |
| 2,500 cL | 250 dL |
| 5,000 cL | 500 dL |
| 7,500 cL | 750 dL |
| 10,000 cL | 1,000 dL |
| 25,000 cL | 2,500 dL |
| 50,000 cL | 5,000 dL |
| 75,000 cL | 7,500 dL |
| 100,000 cL | 10,000 dL |
| 250,000 cL | 25,000 dL |
Related Units
The following tables provide a summary of the Volume units (both Fluid Volume units and Cubic Volume units) within their respective measurement systems.
Fluid Volume Units
| Unit | Symbol | Measurement System |
|---|---|---|
| US teaspoons | US tsp | US Customary Units |
| US tablespoons | US tbsp | US Customary Units |
| US fluid ounces | US fl oz | US Customary Units |
| US cups | US cup | US Customary Units |
| US pints | US pt | US Customary Units |
| US quarts | US qt | US Customary Units |
| US gallons | US gal | US Customary Units |
| Imperial teaspoons | Imperial tsp | Imperial System |
| Imperial tablespoons | Imperial tbsp | Imperial System |
| Imperial fluid ounces | Imperial fl oz | Imperial System |
| Imperial pints | Imperial pt | Imperial System |
| Imperial quarts | Imperial qt | Imperial System |
| Imperial gallons | Imperial gal | Imperial System |
| nanoliters | nL | Metric System |
| microliters | μL | Metric System |
| milliliters | mL | Metric System |
| centiliters | cL | Metric System |
| deciliters | dL | Metric System |
| liters | L | Metric System |
| decaliters | daL | Metric System |
| hectoliters | hL | Metric System |
| kiloliters | kL | Metric System |
| megaliters | ML | Metric System |
Note: There is a difference between US Customary Units and the Imperial System for volume conversions. The US gallon contains 128 US fluid ounces, whereas the Imperial gallon contains 160 Imperial fluid ounces.
Cubic Volume Units
| Unit | Symbol | Measurement System |
|---|---|---|
| cubic inches | in3 | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| cubic feet | ft3 | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| cubic yards | yd3 | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| cubic miles | mi3 | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| cubic millimeters | mm3 | Metric System |
| cubic centimeters | cm3 | Metric System |
| cubic decimeters | dm3 | Metric System |
| cubic meters | m3 | Metric System |
| cubic decameter | dam3 | Metric System |
| cubic kilometer | km3 | Metric System |
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