Convert kiloliter to cubic decimeter
Please provide values below to convert kiloliter [kL] to cubic decimeter [dm^3], or Convert cubic decimeter to kiloliter.
How to Convert Kiloliter to Cubic Decimeter
1 kL = 1000 dm^3
Example: convert 15 kL to dm^3:
15 kL = 15 × 1000 dm^3 = 15000 dm^3
Kiloliter to Cubic Decimeter Conversion Table
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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.
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.