Convert Centimeters (cm) to Calibers (cl) | cm in cl

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This quick and easy calculator will convert Centimeters (cm) to Calibers (cl) and show formula, brief history on the units and quick maths for the conversion.

Enter Centimeters to convert to Calibers


Quick Reference for Converting Centimeters to Calibers

Formula
cl = cm x 39.37
Quick Rough Maths
To get the Calibers, multiply the number of Centimeters by 39.4
Centimeters (cm) in 1 Caliber
There are 0.03 Centimeters in 1 Caliber
Calibers (cl) in 1 Centimetre
There are 39.37 Calibers in 1 Centimetre

Unit Information

Centimetre
/ˈsɛntɪmiːtə/
Symbol: cm
Unit System: SI

What is the Centimetre?

The centimetre is a unit of length and is a multiple of the metre; an SI derived unit. It has the symbol cm.

A centimetre is equal to 0.01m. It is also ≈ 0.3937in.

Centimetres are used in maps to scale up conversions to real world measurements.

Caliber
/ˈkalɪbə/
Symbol: cl
Unit System: Imperial

What is the Caliber?

The caliber is a unit of length based on the inch (imperial units) and uses the symbol cl.

It represents the internal diameter of a gun barrel and therefore more often than not, the size of the ammunition or round that gun requires to fire.

It is not always represented or converted exactly in inches so a table or "well-known" conversions are often used to depict measurements / ammo types instead.


Conversion Tables for Centimeters (cm) to Calibers (cl)