senttilitra

Senttilitra is a unit of volume in the metric system. It represents one hundredth of a liter. The prefix "centi" is derived from the Latin word "centum," meaning one hundred. Therefore, a senttilitra is equivalent to 1/100 of a liter.

In terms of other metric volume units, one senttilitra is equal to 10 milliliters. It is also equivalent to 10 cubic centimeters (cm³). This relationship makes senttilitra a useful unit for measuring small volumes, particularly in scientific contexts, laboratory work, and some culinary applications. While milliliters are more commonly encountered, senttilitra offers a more granular measurement within the liter scale.

The symbol for senttilitra is cl. Understanding senttilitra helps in comprehending the relationships between various metric volume measurements. For instance, 100 senttilitra make up one liter, reinforcing the decimal nature of the metric system.