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

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

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Quick Reference for Converting Calibers to Centimeters

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

Unit Information

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.

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.


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