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Convert Cubic Inches to Centiliters (cu in to cl) ▶

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centiliters to cubic inches
cl	cu in
1 cl	0.6102 cu in
2 cl	1.2205 cu in
3 cl	1.8307 cu in
4 cl	2.4409 cu in
5 cl	3.0512 cu in
6 cl	3.6614 cu in
7 cl	4.2717 cu in
8 cl	4.8819 cu in
9 cl	5.4921 cu in
10 cl	6.1024 cu in
11 cl	6.7126 cu in
12 cl	7.3228 cu in
13 cl	7.9331 cu in
14 cl	8.5433 cu in
15 cl	9.1536 cu in
16 cl	9.7638 cu in
17 cl	10.374 cu in
18 cl	10.9843 cu in
19 cl	11.5945 cu in
20 cl	12.2047 cu in

How to convert

1 centiliter (cl) = 0.610237441 cubic inch (cu in). Centiliter (cl) is a unit of Volume used in Metric system. Cubic Inch (cu in) is a unit of Volume used in Standard system.

Centiliters - A Unit of Volume

Definition of the Centiliter

A centiliter (international spelling) or centiliter (American English spelling) (SI symbols cL or cl) is a unit of volume that is used in the metric system. It is defined as one hundredth of a liter, or the volume of a cube with sides of 1 centimeter (0.01 meter) in length.

One centiliter is equal to 10 cubic centimeters, 0.00001 cubic meters, or 0.01 cubic decimeters.

History of the Centiliter

The centiliter is derived from the liter, which is a unit of volume that was first used by the French chemist Antoine Lavoisier in 1795 as a unit of volume for liquids and gases. The liter was originally defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water at 4 °C and standard atmospheric pressure. The liter was later redefined several times based on different physical standards, such as a platinum-iridium cylinder and a wavelength of light. The current definition of the liter, adopted in 1964, is based on the cubic meter, which is the SI unit of volume. The liter is not an SI unit, but it is accepted by the CGPM (the standards body that defines the SI) for use with the SI.

The centiliter was introduced as a subunit of the liter in the metric system in 1795, along with other decimal subunits such as the deciliter and the milliliter. The centiliter was used for measuring small volumes of liquids and gases, such as wine, beer, milk, oil, and air. The centiliter was also used for measuring some solids, such as sugar, flour, and salt. The centiliter was adopted as a standard unit of measure in many countries that use the metric system, such as France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Sweden.

How to Convert Centiliters

To convert centiliters to other units of volume, you need to multiply or divide by the appropriate conversion factor. Here are some common conversion factors and examples:

To convert centiliters to cubic centimeters, multiply by 10.
- Example: 2 cL x 10 = 20 cm3
To convert centiliters to cubic meters, multiply by 0.00001.
- Example: 2 cL x 0.00001 = 0.00002 m3
To convert centiliters to cubic decimeters, multiply by 0.01.
- Example: 2 cL x 0.01 = 0.02 dm3
To convert centiliters to gallons (US liquid), multiply by 0.00264.
- Example: 2 cL x 0.00264 = 0.00528 gal
To convert centiliters to bushels (US), multiply by 0.000374.
- Example: 2 cL x 0.000374 = 0.000748 bu
To convert centiliters to barrels (oil), multiply by 0.000063.
- Example: 2 cL x 0.000063 = 0.000126 bbl

To convert other units of volume to centiliters, you need to divide by the appropriate conversion factor. Here are some common conversion factors and examples:

To convert cubic centimeters to centiliters, divide by 10.
- Example: 20 cm3 / 10 = 2 cL
To convert cubic meters to centiliters, divide by 0.00001.
- Example: 0.00002 m3 / 0.00001 = 2 cL
To convert cubic decimeters to centiliters, divide by 0.01.
- Example: 0.02 dm3 / 0.01 = 2 cL
To convert gallons (US liquid) to centiliters, divide by 0.00264.
- Example: 0.00528 gal / 0.00264 = 2 cL
To convert bushels (US) to centiliters, divide by 0.000374.
- Example: 0.000748 bu / 0.000374 = 2 cL
To convert barrels (oil) to centiliters, divide by 0.000063.
- Example: 0.000126 bbl / 0.000063 = 2 cL

Where Centiliters are Used

Centiliters are used for measuring various materials and substances in different countries and applications.

Some examples are:

In many European countries, such as France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Sweden, centiliters are used for measuring alcoholic beverages, such as wine, beer, and spirits. For example, a standard glass of wine is usually 10 or 12 centiliters, a bottle of beer is usually 25 or 33 centiliters, and a shot of liquor is usually 2 or 4 centiliters.
In some Scandinavian countries, such as Norway and Denmark, centiliters are used for measuring milk and cream. For example, a carton of milk is usually 100 or 200 centiliters, and a cup of coffee is usually served with 1 or 2 centiliters of cream.
In some Asian countries, such as Japan and China, centiliters are used for measuring some traditional medicines and herbal teas. For example, a dose of kampo medicine is usually 10 or 20 centiliters, and a cup of green tea is usually 15 or 20 centiliters.
In the medical industry, centiliters are used for measuring some fluids and solutions, such as blood plasma, urine, and saline. For example, a unit of blood plasma is usually 20 or 25 centiliters, a urine sample is usually 5 or 10 centiliters, and an intravenous drip is usually set at a rate of 10 or 20 centiliters per hour.
In the scientific industry, centiliters are used for measuring some chemical reagents and solvents, such as ethanol, acetone, and water. For example, a flask of ethanol is usually 50 or 100 centiliters, a bottle of acetone is usually 25 or 50 centiliters, and a beaker of water is usually 10 or 20 centiliters.

Example Conversions of Centiliters to Other Units

Here are some example conversions of centiliters to other units of volume:

1 cL = 10 cm3
1 cL = 0.00001 m3
1 cL = 0.01 dm3
1 cL = 0.00264 gal
1 cL = 0.000374 bu
1 cL = 0.000063 bbl
1 cL = 0.01 L

Cubic Inches - A Unit of Volume

Definition of the Cubic Inch

A cubic inch (symbol in3 or cu in) is a unit of volume in the imperial and US customary (non-metric) units systems. It is the volume of a cube with each of its three dimensions (length, width, and height) being one inch (0.0254 meter) in length.

One cubic inch is equal to 0.000578704 cubic feet, 0.037037 cubic yards, or 0.016387064 liters.

History of the Cubic Inch

The cubic inch is derived from the inch, which is an ancient unit of length that was based on the length of a human thumb. The inch was originally divided into 12 lines, and later into 16 digits or 4 barleycorns. The inch was used in many different systems of measurement, such as the Roman, Anglo-Saxon, English, and Scottish systems. The inch was standardized by King Edward II of England in 1324 as the length of three barleycorns laid end to end. The current definition of the inch, adopted in 1959, is based on the international yard, which is defined as 0.9144 meter.

The cubic inch was first used as a unit of volume for measuring solid objects in England in the 14th century. It was also used for measuring other materials and substances, such as wood, stone, metal, water, and air. The cubic inch was adopted as a standard unit of measure in the imperial system in 1824, along with other units such as the gallon, the bushel, and the barrel. The cubic inch was also used in the US customary system, which is similar but not identical to the imperial system. The cubic inch is still widely used today for various purposes, such as engineering, commerce, and everyday life.

How to Convert Cubic Inches

To convert cubic inches to other units of volume, you need to multiply or divide by the appropriate conversion factor. Here are some common conversion factors and examples:

To convert cubic inches to cubic feet, multiply by 0.000578704.
- Example: 2 in3 × 0.000578704 = 0.001157408 ft3
To convert cubic inches to cubic yards, multiply by 0.000037037.
- Example: 2 in3 × 0.000037037 = 0.000074074 yd3
To convert cubic inches to liters, multiply by 0.016387064.
- Example: 2 in3 × 0.016387064 = 0.032774128 L
To convert cubic inches to milliliters or cubic centimeters, multiply by 16.387064.
- Example: 2 in3 × 16.387064 = 32.774128 mL or cm3
To convert cubic inches to gallons (US liquid), multiply by 0.00432900433.
- Example: 2 in3 × 0.00432900433 = 0.00865800866 gal
To convert cubic inches to bushels (US), multiply by 0.000465025413.
- Example: 2 in3 × 0.000465025413 = 0.000930050826 bu

To convert other units of volume to cubic inches, you need to divide by the appropriate conversion factor. Here are some common conversion factors and examples:

To convert cubic feet to cubic inches, divide by 0.000578704.
- Example: 0.001157408 ft3 ÷ 0.000578704 = 2 in3
To convert cubic yards to cubic inches, divide by 0.000037037.
- Example: 0.000074074 yd3 ÷ 0.000037037 = 2 in3
To convert liters to cubic inches, divide by 0.016387064.
- Example: 0.032774128 L ÷ 0.016387064 = 2 in3
To convert milliliters or cubic centimeters to cubic inches, divide by 16.387064.
- Example: 32.774128 mL or cm3 ÷ 16.387064 = 2 in3
To convert gallons (US liquid) to cubic inches, divide by 0.00432900433.
- Example: 0.00865800866 gal ÷ 0.00432900433 = 2 in3
To convert bushels (US) to cubic inches, divide by 0.000465025413.
- Example: 0.000930050826 bu ÷ 0.000465025413 = 2 in3

Where Cubic Inches are Used

Cubic inches are used for measuring various materials and substances in different countries and applications.