Convert fluid ounce (UK) to deciliter
Please provide values below to convert fluid ounce (UK) [fl oz (UK)] to deciliter [dL], or Convert deciliter to fluid ounce (UK).
How to Convert Fluid Ounce (Uk) to Deciliter
1 fl oz (UK) = 0.2841306 dL
Example: convert 15 fl oz (UK) to dL:
15 fl oz (UK) = 15 × 0.2841306 dL = 4.261959 dL
Fluid Ounce (Uk) to Deciliter Conversion Table
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Fluid Ounce (Uk)
A fluid ounce (UK) is a unit of volume measurement equal to 28.413 milliliters, used primarily in the United Kingdom for measuring liquids.
History/Origin
The UK fluid ounce has origins in the imperial system established in 1824, derived from the imperial gallon, and has been used traditionally for measuring liquids in the UK and its territories.
Current Use
Today, the UK fluid ounce is mainly used in the UK for recipes, beverage measurements, and certain industries, though the milliliter is more commonly used in scientific and international contexts.
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.