The centilitre, a lesser-known unit, is often overshadowed by its more popular counterparts, the litre and millilitre. Primarily used in European countries, a centilitre (cL) is equal to 10 millilitres or one-hundredth of a litre. It’s a convenient measure for small volumes, especially in the context of beverages. For example, if you order a glass of wine in France or Switzerland, it’s common for the serving size to be expressed in centilitres, like 12.5 cL, which allows for precise portion control and is distinct from the typically larger measurements used elsewhere. This unit provides an ideal balance between too fine a granularity and too coarse a measurement, making it popular in the culinary world.
The quart, a unit of volume, has a historical significance connected to the diverse measurement systems used worldwide. Originating from the Latin word “quartus,” meaning a fourth part, it was historically defined as a quarter of a gallon. Interestingly, the quart’s size varies significantly depending on the system of measurement – the US customary quart is roughly 946 milliliters, while the UK (Imperial) quart is larger, at approximately 1,136 milliliters. This divergence traces back to the early 19th century when Britain standardized the Imperial units, leading to these distinctions.
Beyond its historical context, the quart’s everyday application is ubiquitous in cooking and grocery shopping. In the US, you’re likely to encounter it for measuring liquids such as milk, while in the UK, liters overshadow the use of quarts today. Whether you’re in the kitchen or exploring historical measurements, the quart serves as a testament to the rich tapestry of measurement standards evolving across cultures and time.
| Centilitres | Quarts |
|---|---|
0
cl
|
0
qt
|
1
cl
|
0.0105669
qt
|
2
cl
|
0.0211338
qt
|
3
cl
|
0.0317006
qt
|
4
cl
|
0.0422675
qt
|
5
cl
|
0.0528344
qt
|
6
cl
|
0.0634013
qt
|
7
cl
|
0.0739682
qt
|
8
cl
|
0.0845351
qt
|
9
cl
|
0.0951019
qt
|
10
cl
|
0.105669
qt
|
11
cl
|
0.116236
qt
|
12
cl
|
0.126803
qt
|
13
cl
|
0.137369
qt
|
14
cl
|
0.147936
qt
|
15
cl
|
0.158503
qt
|
16
cl
|
0.16907
qt
|
17
cl
|
0.179637
qt
|
18
cl
|
0.190204
qt
|
19
cl
|
0.200771
qt
|
20
cl
|
0.211338
qt
|
21
cl
|
0.221905
qt
|
22
cl
|
0.232471
qt
|
23
cl
|
0.243038
qt
|
24
cl
|
0.253605
qt
|
25
cl
|
0.264172
qt
|
26
cl
|
0.274739
qt
|
27
cl
|
0.285306
qt
|
28
cl
|
0.295873
qt
|
29
cl
|
0.30644
qt
|
30
cl
|
0.317006
qt
|
31
cl
|
0.327573
qt
|
32
cl
|
0.33814
qt
|
33
cl
|
0.348707
qt
|
34
cl
|
0.359274
qt
|
35
cl
|
0.369841
qt
|
36
cl
|
0.380408
qt
|
37
cl
|
0.390975
qt
|
38
cl
|
0.401542
qt
|
39
cl
|
0.412108
qt
|
40
cl
|
0.422675
qt
|
41
cl
|
0.433242
qt
|
42
cl
|
0.443809
qt
|
43
cl
|
0.454376
qt
|
44
cl
|
0.464943
qt
|
45
cl
|
0.47551
qt
|
46
cl
|
0.486077
qt
|
47
cl
|
0.496643
qt
|
48
cl
|
0.50721
qt
|
49
cl
|
0.517777
qt
|
50
cl
|
0.528344
qt
|
51
cl
|
0.538911
qt
|
52
cl
|
0.549478
qt
|
53
cl
|
0.560045
qt
|
54
cl
|
0.570612
qt
|
55
cl
|
0.581179
qt
|
56
cl
|
0.591745
qt
|
57
cl
|
0.602312
qt
|
58
cl
|
0.612879
qt
|
59
cl
|
0.623446
qt
|
60
cl
|
0.634013
qt
|
61
cl
|
0.64458
qt
|
62
cl
|
0.655147
qt
|
63
cl
|
0.665714
qt
|
64
cl
|
0.67628
qt
|
65
cl
|
0.686847
qt
|
66
cl
|
0.697414
qt
|
67
cl
|
0.707981
qt
|
68
cl
|
0.718548
qt
|
69
cl
|
0.729115
qt
|
70
cl
|
0.739682
qt
|
71
cl
|
0.750249
qt
|
72
cl
|
0.760816
qt
|
73
cl
|
0.771382
qt
|
74
cl
|
0.781949
qt
|
75
cl
|
0.792516
qt
|
76
cl
|
0.803083
qt
|
77
cl
|
0.81365
qt
|
78
cl
|
0.824217
qt
|
79
cl
|
0.834784
qt
|
80
cl
|
0.845351
qt
|
81
cl
|
0.855917
qt
|
82
cl
|
0.866484
qt
|
83
cl
|
0.877051
qt
|
84
cl
|
0.887618
qt
|
85
cl
|
0.898185
qt
|
86
cl
|
0.908752
qt
|
87
cl
|
0.919319
qt
|
88
cl
|
0.929886
qt
|
89
cl
|
0.940453
qt
|
90
cl
|
0.951019
qt
|
91
cl
|
0.961586
qt
|
92
cl
|
0.972153
qt
|
93
cl
|
0.98272
qt
|
94
cl
|
0.993287
qt
|
95
cl
|
1.00385
qt
|
96
cl
|
1.01442
qt
|
97
cl
|
1.02499
qt
|
98
cl
|
1.03555
qt
|
99
cl
|
1.04612
qt
|
100
cl
|
1.05669
qt
|
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