The centiliter (cL) is a metric unit of volume equal to one-hundredth of a liter, commonly used in European countries for beverage and spirit bottle sizes. Wine and spirit labels in the EU frequently display volume in centiliters alongside milliliters. One centiliter equals exactly 10 milliliters or about 0.338 fluid ounces.

The liter (L) is the most widely used metric unit of volume, equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters or one cubic decimeter, serving as the standard for beverages, fuel, and household liquids worldwide. Gasoline prices, bottled water, and milk cartons all reference liters in most countries. One liter equals approximately 1.0567 US quarts or 0.2642 US gallons.