Convert deciliter to cubic decimeter
Please provide values below to convert deciliter [dL] to cubic decimeter [dm^3], or Convert cubic decimeter to deciliter.
How to Convert Deciliter to Cubic Decimeter
1 dL = 0.1 dm^3
Example: convert 15 dL to dm^3:
15 dL = 15 × 0.1 dm^3 = 1.5 dm^3
Deciliter to Cubic Decimeter Conversion Table
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Deciliter
A deciliter (dL) is a unit of volume equal to one-tenth of a liter, commonly used to measure liquids.
History/Origin
The deciliter was introduced as part of the metric system in the 19th century to provide a convenient subdivision of the liter, facilitating measurements in cooking and scientific contexts.
Current Use
Deciliters are used in various countries for measuring liquids in cooking, nutrition labeling, and scientific experiments, especially where metric units are standard.
Cubic Decimeter
A cubic decimeter (dm^3) is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides of one decimeter (10 centimeters).
History/Origin
The cubic decimeter has been used as a standard unit of volume in the metric system since its adoption, primarily for scientific and industrial measurements, as a convenient subdivision of the liter.
Current Use
The cubic decimeter is commonly used in scientific, medical, and industrial contexts to measure liquids and other substances, often interchangeably with liters, since 1 dm^3 equals 1 liter.