To convert centiliters to liters, you can use the conversion factor where 1 centiliter is equal to 0.01 liters.
So, to convert 50 centiliters to liters:
\[ 50 , \text{centiliters} \times 0.01 , \text{liters/centiliter} = 0.5 , \text{liters} \]
Therefore, 50 centiliters is equal to 0.5 liters.