Centiliter

The centiliter is a unit of volume in the metric system equal to one hundredth of a liter. It is commonly used in European countries for measuring small amounts of liquids, particularly in cooking and beverage serving.

The centiliter was introduced as part of the metric system and provides a practical unit for measuring small liquid volumes. It is equivalent to 10 milliliters and is particularly popular in European culinary applications.

The centiliter is approximately equal to 0.34 fluid ounces in the US customary system, making it a convenient unit for measuring small beverage servings and cooking ingredients.

Centiliters are commonly used in European countries for measuring beverage servings, particularly wine, spirits, and cocktails. They provide a practical unit for restaurant and bar measurements.

In European cooking and food preparation, centiliters are used for measuring small amounts of liquids like oils, vinegars, and flavorings. Many European recipes specify volumes in centiliters.

In laboratory settings, centiliters are used for measuring small sample volumes and reaction quantities in chemistry and biology experiments.

In pharmaceutical applications, centiliters are used for measuring small doses of liquid medications and preparing precise formulations in compounding pharmacies.

The centiliter is officially defined as exactly one hundredth of a liter (0.01 L) in the International System of Units (SI). It is equivalent to 10 milliliters and is part of the metric system's volume measurement hierarchy.

The centiliter is widely recognized in European countries and is the standard unit for many small liquid measurements in culinary and beverage applications, ensuring consistency in European markets.