Convert cubic decimeter to kiloliter
Please provide values below to convert cubic decimeter [dm^3] to kiloliter [kL], or Convert kiloliter to cubic decimeter.
How to Convert Cubic Decimeter to Kiloliter
1 dm^3 = 0.001 kL
Example: convert 15 dm^3 to kL:
15 dm^3 = 15 × 0.001 kL = 0.015 kL
Cubic Decimeter to Kiloliter 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.
Kiloliter
A kiloliter (kL) is a unit of volume equal to 1,000 liters.
History/Origin
The kiloliter originated from the metric system as a larger unit for measuring volume, primarily used in scientific and industrial contexts since the adoption of the metric system in the 19th century.
Current Use
Kiloliters are used today in fields such as water management, agriculture, and industry to measure large quantities of liquids efficiently.