Centilitres (cl) to Cubic feet (ft3) conversion

Centilitres to Cubic feet conversion table

Centilitres (cl)Cubic feet (ft3)
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10.000353146848166
20.0007062936963319
30.001059440544498
40.001412587392664
50.00176573424083
60.002118881088996
70.002472027937162
80.002825174785328
90.003178321633494
100.00353146848166
200.007062936963319
300.01059440544498
400.01412587392664
500.0176573424083
600.02118881088996
700.02472027937162
800.02825174785328
900.03178321633494
1000.0353146848166
10000.353146848166

How to convert centilitres to cubic feet?

Here's a guide on converting between centilitres and cubic feet, focusing on clarity and practical application.

Understanding the Conversion between Centilitres and Cubic Feet

Centilitres (cL) and cubic feet (cu ft or ft³) are both units of volume, but they belong to different measurement systems: metric and imperial, respectively. Converting between them involves understanding their relationship through established conversion factors.

Conversion Formulas and Steps

Centilitres to Cubic Feet

  1. Conversion Factor: 1 centilitre (cL) is equal to approximately 3.53147×1053.53147 \times 10^{-5} cubic feet (ft3ft^3).

  2. Formula: To convert centilitres to cubic feet, use the following formula:

    Cubic Feet=Centilitres×3.53147×105\text{Cubic Feet} = \text{Centilitres} \times 3.53147 \times 10^{-5}

  3. Example: Converting 1 cL to cubic feet:

    1 cL=1×(3.53147×105) ft3=3.53147×105 ft31 \text{ cL} = 1 \times (3.53147 \times 10^{-5}) \text{ ft}^3 = 3.53147 \times 10^{-5} \text{ ft}^3

Cubic Feet to Centilitres

  1. Conversion Factor: 1 cubic foot (ft3ft^3) is equal to approximately 28,316.8 centilitres (cL).

  2. Formula: To convert cubic feet to centilitres, use the following formula:

    Centilitres=Cubic Feet×28316.8\text{Centilitres} = \text{Cubic Feet} \times 28316.8

  3. Example: Converting 1 ft3ft^3 to centilitres:

    1 ft3=1×28316.8 cL=28316.8 cL1 \text{ ft}^3 = 1 \times 28316.8 \text{ cL} = 28316.8 \text{ cL}

Real-World Examples

While converting directly between centilitres and cubic feet might not be a common everyday task, understanding these conversions can be useful in various fields:

  1. Aquarium Volume:
    • Small aquariums might be measured in litres or centilitres, while larger systems can be described in cubic feet. For example, if designing a custom aquarium, you might need to convert from cubic feet to centilitres to calculate the necessary volume for treatment additives.
  2. Shipping and Storage:
    • Shipping containers or storage units are often measured in cubic feet, whereas smaller liquid volumes are measured in centilitres. Converting between these units can help in optimizing space utilization when shipping or storing liquids.
  3. Gardening:
    • When planning a garden, you might encounter soil volumes in cubic feet and need to determine the amount of liquid fertilizer (often measured in metric units like litres or centilitres) to apply.

Historical Note

While there isn't a specific law or historical figure directly linked to the centilitre to cubic feet conversion, standardization of measurement units is a crucial aspect of scientific and commercial activities. Metric system was formalized during the French Revolution and has contributed significantly to global standardization.

See below section for step by step unit conversion with formulas and explanations. Please refer to the table below for a list of all the Cubic feet to other unit conversions.

What is centilitres?

Centilitres are a common unit of volume, especially when dealing with liquids. Understanding what they are and how they relate to other units of volume is helpful in everyday life and in various scientific contexts.

Understanding Centilitres

A centilitre (cL) is a unit of volume in the metric system. The prefix "centi-" means one-hundredth, so a centilitre is one-hundredth of a litre.

1 cL=1100 L=0.01 L1 \text{ cL} = \frac{1}{100} \text{ L} = 0.01 \text{ L}

It can also be expressed in terms of cubic centimetres (cc or cm$^3$), since 1 mL = 1 cm$^3$, and 1 cL = 10 mL:

1 cL=10 mL=10 cm31 \text{ cL} = 10 \text{ mL} = 10 \text{ cm}^3

How Centilitres are Formed

The centilitre is derived from the litre, which is a base unit of volume in the metric system (though not an SI base unit). The metric system uses prefixes to denote multiples and submultiples of base units. In this case, "centi-" indicates a division by 100. This makes it easy to convert between centilitres and litres, as well as other metric units of volume like millilitres and decilitres.

Real-World Examples

  • Food and Beverages: Centilitres are commonly used to measure smaller quantities of liquids in food and beverage packaging. For example, small bottles of juice, wine, or liquor might be measured in centilitres (e.g., a 5 cL miniature bottle).
  • Pharmaceuticals: Liquid medications, especially those dispensed in small doses, may have their volumes measured in centilitres or millilitres.
  • Cosmetics: Sample sizes of perfumes or lotions are often packaged in containers measured in centilitres.
  • Cooking and Baking: While larger volumes are usually measured in litres or millilitres, some recipes might call for precise measurements in centilitres, especially in professional culinary settings.

Practical Conversions

Here are some common conversions to give you a sense of the scale of a centilitre:

  • 1 cL = 10 mL
  • 1 cL = 0.01 L
  • 1 L = 100 cL
  • 1 cL ≈ 0.338 fluid ounces (US fl oz)

What is cubic feet?

Introduction to Cubic Feet

Cubic feet (often abbreviated as ft3ft^3 or cuftcu ft) is a unit of volume in the Imperial and United States customary systems of measurement. It represents the amount of space occupied by a cube with sides one foot in length. Understanding cubic feet is crucial in various fields, from construction and shipping to HVAC and even aquarium keeping.

Definition and Formation

A cubic foot is derived from the linear measurement of a foot. Imagine a cube; if each side of that cube measures exactly one foot (12 inches), then the volume contained within that cube is one cubic foot.

Mathematically:

1 cubic foot=(1 foot)×(1 foot)×(1 foot)=(12 inches)×(12 inches)×(12 inches)=1728 cubic inches1 \text{ cubic foot} = (1 \text{ foot}) \times (1 \text{ foot}) \times (1 \text{ foot}) = (12 \text{ inches}) \times (12 \text{ inches}) \times (12 \text{ inches}) = 1728 \text{ cubic inches}

So, 1 cubic foot equals 1728 cubic inches.

Common Uses and Examples

Cubic feet are widely used to quantify volumes in everyday applications. Here are a few examples:

  • Refrigerators: The capacity of refrigerators is often measured in cubic feet, indicating the amount of storage space available inside. For instance, a compact refrigerator might have a capacity of 4 cubic feet, while a full-size refrigerator could range from 18 to 30 cubic feet.
  • Shipping and Packaging: Boxes and containers used for shipping are often specified by their dimensions, which can be used to calculate the volume in cubic feet. Knowing the cubic footage is crucial for optimizing shipping costs and space utilization.
  • HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning): The airflow rate of HVAC systems is often measured in cubic feet per minute (CFM). This indicates how much air the system can move in a given time, which is important for ensuring proper ventilation and temperature control.
  • Aquariums: The size of an aquarium is commonly specified in gallons, but knowing the cubic feet equivalent can be helpful for understanding the overall volume. A 20-gallon aquarium, for example, occupies approximately 2.67 cubic feet. (Note: 1 gallon ≈ 0.133681 cubic feet).
  • Concrete: When ordering concrete for a construction project, it is typically specified in cubic yards, but understanding the equivalent in cubic feet is useful for calculations. (Note: 1 cubic yard = 27 cubic feet).
  • Landscaping: Topsoil, mulch, and other landscaping materials are often sold by the cubic foot or cubic yard.

Historical Context

While no specific law or famous person is directly tied to the invention of cubic feet, it evolved alongside the English foot as a unit of length. The foot itself has ancient roots, with various cultures using similar measurements. The standardization of the foot and, consequently, the cubic foot developed over time within the English system of measurement. This historical perspective is discussed on Wikipedia's page about Foot.

Complete Centilitres conversion table

Enter # of Centilitres
Convert 1 cl to other unitsResult
Centilitres to Cubic Millimeters (cl to mm3)10000
Centilitres to Cubic Centimeters (cl to cm3)10
Centilitres to Cubic Decimeters (cl to dm3)0.01
Centilitres to Millilitres (cl to ml)10
Centilitres to Decilitres (cl to dl)0.1
Centilitres to Litres (cl to l)0.01
Centilitres to Kilolitres (cl to kl)0.00001
Centilitres to Megalitres (cl to Ml)1e-8
Centilitres to Gigalitres (cl to Gl)1e-11
Centilitres to Cubic meters (cl to m3)0.00001
Centilitres to Cubic kilometers (cl to km3)1e-14
Centilitres to Kryddmått (cl to krm)10
Centilitres to Teskedar (cl to tsk)2
Centilitres to Matskedar (cl to msk)0.6666666666667
Centilitres to Kaffekoppar (cl to kkp)0.06666666666667
Centilitres to Glas (cl to glas)0.05
Centilitres to Kannor (cl to kanna)0.003821169277799
Centilitres to Teaspoons (cl to tsp)2.028841356
Centilitres to Tablespoons (cl to Tbs)0.676280452
Centilitres to Cubic inches (cl to in3)0.6102402519355
Centilitres to Fluid Ounces (cl to fl-oz)0.338140226
Centilitres to Cups (cl to cup)0.04226752825
Centilitres to Pints (cl to pnt)0.021133764125
Centilitres to Quarts (cl to qt)0.0105668820625
Centilitres to Gallons (cl to gal)0.002641720515625
Centilitres to Cubic feet (cl to ft3)0.000353146848166
Centilitres to Cubic yards (cl to yd3)0.00001307949366991