Centiliters (cL) to US gallons (gal) Conversion
Centiliters
The centilitre is a unit of volume equal to one hundredth of a litre (10 mL), used primarily in Europe for expressing beverage servings and wine bottle volumes. A standard wine glass serving in European restaurants is typically 12.5 cL, and spirits are commonly served in 2.5 or 5 cL measures. The centilitre is rarely used in scientific contexts, where millilitres and litres are preferred.
US gallons
The US liquid gallon is a unit of volume equal to exactly 3.785411784 litres, used primarily in the United States for fuel sales, beverage containers, and agricultural applications. It is divided into 4 quarts, 8 pints, or 128 fluid ounces. The US gallon is approximately 16.7% smaller than the imperial (UK) gallon — a difference with significant implications in fuel economy comparisons and recipe conversions.
| Centiliters (cL) | US gallons (gal) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 cL | 0.000264 gal |
| 1 cL | 0.00264 gal |
| 2 cL | 0.00528 gal |
| 3 cL | 0.00793 gal |
| 5 cL | 0.0132 gal |
| 10 cL | 0.0264 gal |
| 20 cL | 0.0528 gal |
| 30 cL | 0.0793 gal |
| 50 cL | 0.1321 gal |
| 100 cL | 0.2642 gal |
| 1000 cL | 2.6417 gal |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many US gallons are in 1 centiliters?
1 centiliters (cL) is exactly 0.002642 US gallons (gal).
How do I convert centiliters to US gallons?
Multiply the value in centiliters by 0.002642 to get the result in US gallons. Or use the converter above — type any number and see the result instantly.