Centiliter
Centiliter
A Centiliter (pronounced: sen-ti-lee-ter) is a unit of volume in the International System of Units. It is equivalent to one hundredth (1/100) of a Liter, or approximately 0.6102 cubic inches.
Etymology
The term Centiliter is derived from the Latin word centum, meaning hundred, and the Greek word litra, meaning a measure of weight. This reflects its definition as one hundredth of a liter.
Usage
Centiliter is commonly used in medical, chemical, and food and drink measurements to measure small volumes. For example, it may be used to measure the volume of blood or other body fluids in medical tests, or the volume of ingredients in recipes.
Related Terms
- Milliliter: A unit of volume that is one thousandth of a liter.
- Deciliter: A unit of volume that is one tenth of a liter.
- Liter: The base unit of volume in the International System of Units.
- Cubic centimeter: A unit of volume that is equivalent to one milliliter or one thousandth of a liter.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Centiliter
- Wikipedia's article - Centiliter
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