Centiliters to Attoliters Converter
Enter the volume in centiliters below to convert it to attoliters.
Convert Centiliters to Attoliters
Enter a value in centiliters (cL) to convert to attoliters (aL).
Centiliter to Attoliter Conversion Table
Table showing various centiliter measurements converted to attoliters. Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.
| Centiliters (cL) | Attoliters (aL) |
|---|---|
| 0.0000001 cL | 1,000,000,000 aL |
| 0.0000002 cL | 2,000,000,000 aL |
| 0.0000003 cL | 3,000,000,000 aL |
| 0.0000004 cL | 4,000,000,000 aL |
| 0.0000005 cL | 5,000,000,000 aL |
| 0.0000006 cL | 6,000,000,000 aL |
| 0.0000007 cL | 7,000,000,000 aL |
| 0.0000008 cL | 8,000,000,000 aL |
| 0.0000009 cL | 9,000,000,000 aL |
| 0.00000001 cL | 100,000,000 aL |
How to Convert Centiliters to Attoliters
To convert centiliters to attoliters, multiply the volume by the following conversion ratio: 1e+16 attoliters/centiliter.
Since one centiliter is equal to 1e+16 attoliters, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The volume in attoliters is equal to the volume in centiliters multiplied by 1e+16.
For example, here's how to convert 5 centiliters to attoliters using the formula above.
How Many Attoliters Are in a Centiliter?
There are 1e+16 attoliters in a centiliter, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
Our centiliter to attoliter calculator automatically converts your volume measurements with full decimal and scientific precision across US customary, imperial, and SI metric standards.
Centiliters and attoliters are both units used to measure volume. Keep reading to learn more about each unit.
What Is a Centiliter?
A centiliter is a unit of volume equal to 1/100 of a liter (0.01 L). One-hundredth of a liter (10 mL). [1]
The centiliter is classified as a metric and SI-compatible unit of volume. Centiliters can be abbreviated as cL; for example, 1 centiliter can be written as 1 cL.
In the metric system, "centi" is the standard SI prefix for hundredths, or 10⁻². This makes the centiliter (cL) a convenient decimal multiple of the liter (L).
In practice, centiliters (cL) are widely used across fine-tolerance laboratory, analytical, and micro-scale volume measurements within SI metric workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
What Is an Attoliter?
An attoliter is a unit of volume equal to 1/999,999,999,999,999,900 of a liter (1e-18 L). 10⁻¹⁸ liters. [2]
The attoliter is classified as a metric and SI-compatible unit of volume. Attoliters can be abbreviated as aL; for example, 1 attoliter can be written as 1 aL.
When working with attoliters (aL) in formulas or technical specifications, always verify whether your target system uses SI metric, US customary, or British imperial standards.
In practice, attoliters (aL) are widely used across fine-tolerance laboratory, analytical, and micro-scale volume measurements within SI metric workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
When converting volume between centiliters (cL) and attoliters (aL), keep full floating-point precision (1 cL = 1e+16 aL; 1 aL = 1e-16 cL) during intermediate calculations and round only the final attoliter figure to match your instrument tolerance.
More Centiliter & Attoliter Conversions
Need to calculate in the opposite direction? Use our attoliters to centiliters calculator to switch your starting unit immediately. You can also explore related tools such as converting attoliters to centiliters, converting liters to gallons (us), or converting gallons (us) to liters.
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References
- [1]NIST OWM StandardNIST OWM (SI Units — Volume)·Volume & Liquid Metrology Standard — Centiliters (cL) to Attoliters (aL)
- [2]NIST HB 44 SpecificationNIST HB 44 (Liquid & Dry Capacity Tables)·Unit Specifications: Centiliter (cL) & Attoliter (aL)
- [3]NIST SP 811 ReferenceNIST SP 811 (NIST SP 811 App. B.9)·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (cL to aL)