Convert cubic decimeter to ccf
Please provide values below to convert cubic decimeter [dm^3] to ccf [ccf], or Convert ccf to cubic decimeter.
How to Convert Cubic Decimeter to Ccf
1 dm^3 = 0.000353146667115116 ccf
Example: convert 15 dm^3 to ccf:
15 dm^3 = 15 × 0.000353146667115116 ccf = 0.00529720000672674 ccf
Cubic Decimeter to Ccf Conversion Table
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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.
Ccf
A ccf (hundred cubic feet) is a unit of volume commonly used in the measurement of natural gas and water, equivalent to 100 cubic feet.
History/Origin
The ccf originated in the early 20th century as a practical unit for measuring natural gas and water consumption, especially in the United States, to simplify billing and volume calculations.
Current Use
Today, the ccf is primarily used in the utility industry for billing natural gas and water services, and it remains a standard unit in the United States for these measurements.