Convert fluid ounce (UK) to centiliter
Please provide values below to convert fluid ounce (UK) [fl oz (UK)] to centiliter [cL], or Convert centiliter to fluid ounce (UK).
How to Convert Fluid Ounce (Uk) to Centiliter
1 fl oz (UK) = 2.841306 cL
Example: convert 15 fl oz (UK) to cL:
15 fl oz (UK) = 15 × 2.841306 cL = 42.61959 cL
Fluid Ounce (Uk) to Centiliter Conversion Table
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Fluid Ounce (Uk)
A fluid ounce (UK) is a unit of volume measurement equal to 28.413 milliliters, used primarily in the United Kingdom for measuring liquids.
History/Origin
The UK fluid ounce has origins in the imperial system established in 1824, derived from the imperial gallon, and has been used traditionally for measuring liquids in the UK and its territories.
Current Use
Today, the UK fluid ounce is mainly used in the UK for recipes, beverage measurements, and certain industries, though the milliliter is more commonly used in scientific and international contexts.
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.