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Convert Cubic Millimeters to Centiliters (cu mm to cl) ▶

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centiliters to cubic millimeters
cl	cu mm
1 cl	10000 cu mm
2 cl	20000 cu mm
3 cl	30000 cu mm
4 cl	40000 cu mm
5 cl	50000 cu mm
6 cl	60000 cu mm
7 cl	70000 cu mm
8 cl	80000 cu mm
9 cl	90000 cu mm
10 cl	100000 cu mm
11 cl	110000 cu mm
12 cl	120000 cu mm
13 cl	130000 cu mm
14 cl	140000 cu mm
15 cl	150000 cu mm
16 cl	160000 cu mm
17 cl	170000 cu mm
18 cl	180000 cu mm
19 cl	190000 cu mm
20 cl	200000 cu mm

How to convert

1 centiliter (cl) = 10000 cubic millimeter (cu mm). Centiliter (cl) is a unit of Volume used in Metric system. Cubic Millimeter (cu mm) is a unit of Volume used in Metric 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 Millimeters - A Unit of Volume

Definition of the Cubic Millimeter

A cubic millimeter (symbol mm3 or cu mm) is a unit of volume that corresponds to the volume of a cube with sides of 1 millimeter (0.001 meter) in length. It is also equivalent to 0.001 milliliter, which is a unit of volume in the metric system.

One cubic millimeter is equal to 0.000000001 cubic meters, 0.00006102374 cubic inches, or 0.000000264172 gallons.

History of the Cubic Millimeter

The cubic millimeter is derived from the millimeter, which is a unit of length that was introduced in France in 1795 as part of the metric system. The millimeter was defined as one thousandth of a meter, which is the base unit of length in the metric system. The meter was originally defined as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole along a meridian, but later redefined based on various physical standards, such as a platinum-iridium bar and a wavelength of light. The current definition of the meter, adopted in 1983, is based on the speed of light in vacuum.

The cubic millimeter was first used as a unit of volume for measuring very small amounts of liquids and gases, such as medicine, perfume, ink, and blood. The cubic millimeter was also used for measuring some solids, such as sugar, salt, and flour. The cubic millimeter 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 Cubic Millimeters

To convert cubic millimeters 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 millimeters to cubic meters, multiply by 0.000000001.
- Example: 2 mm3 × 0.000000001 = 0.000000002 m3
To convert cubic millimeters to cubic inches, multiply by 0.00006102374.
- Example: 2 mm3 × 0.00006102374 = 0.00012204748 in3
To convert cubic millimeters to milliliters or liters, multiply by 0.001 or divide by 1000000 respectively.
- Example: 2 mm3 × 0.001 = 0.002 mL or 2 mm3 ÷ 1000000 = 0.000002 L
To convert cubic millimeters to gallons (US liquid), multiply by 0.000000264172.
- Example: 2 mm3 × 0.000000264172 = 0.000000528344 gal
To convert cubic millimeters to bushels (US), multiply by 0.00000002837825.
- Example: 2 mm3 × 0.00000002837825 = 0.0000000567565 bu
To convert cubic millimeters to barrels (oil), multiply by 0.00000000628981.
- Example: 2 mm3 × 0.00000000628981 = 0.00000001257962 bbl

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

To convert cubic meters to cubic millimeters, divide by 0.000000001.
- Example: 0.000000002 m3 ÷ 0.000000001 = 2 mm3
To convert cubic inches to cubic millimeters, divide by 0.00006102374.
- Example: 0.00012204748 in3 ÷ 0.00006102374 = 2 mm3
To convert milliliters or liters to cubic millimeters, divide by 0.001 or multiply by 1000000 respectively.
- Example: 0.002 mL ÷ 0.001 = 2 mm3 or 0.000002 L × 1000000 = 2 mm3
To convert gallons (US liquid) to cubic millimeters, divide by 0.000000264172.
- Example: 0.000000528344 gal ÷ 0.000000264172 = 2 mm3
To convert bushels (US) to cubic millimeters, divide by 0.00000002837825.
- Example: 0.0000000567565 bu ÷ 0.00000002837825 = 2 mm3
To convert barrels (oil) to cubic millimeters, divide by 0.00000000628981.
- Example: 0.00000001257962 bbl ÷ 0.00000000628981 = 2 mm3

Where Cubic Millimeters are Used

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