Convert centiliter to pint (US)
Please provide values below to convert centiliter [cL] to pint (US) [pt (US)], or Convert pint (US) to centiliter.
How to Convert Centiliter to Pint (Us)
1 cL = 0.0211337641886519 pt (US)
Example: convert 15 cL to pt (US):
15 cL = 15 × 0.0211337641886519 pt (US) = 0.317006462829778 pt (US)
Centiliter to Pint (Us) Conversion Table
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Centiliter
A centiliter (cL) is a unit of volume equal to one hundredth of a liter, commonly used to measure small quantities of liquids.
History/Origin
The centiliter was introduced as part of the metric system to provide convenient subdivisions of the liter, which was established in the late 18th century during the development of the metric system in France.
Current Use
The centiliter is used primarily in countries that utilize the metric system for measuring liquids, such as in beverage labeling, cooking, and scientific contexts, especially in Europe.
Pint (Us)
A pint (US) is a unit of volume measurement equal to 16 US fluid ounces or approximately 473.176 milliliters.
History/Origin
The US pint originated from the British imperial pint but was standardized in the United States in the 19th century. It has been used primarily for measuring liquids like milk and beer.
Current Use
The US pint is commonly used in the United States for measuring beverages, dairy products, and other liquids in cooking, retail, and food service industries.