Convert Deciliters (dl) to Centiliters (cl)
Enter a value below to convert Deciliters (dl) to Centiliters (cl).
Conversion:
1 Deciliters (dl) = 10 Centiliters (cl)
How to Convert Deciliters (dl) to Centiliters (cl)
1 dl = 10 cl
1 cl = 0.1 dl
Example: convert 15 Deciliters (dl) to Centiliters (cl):
25 dl = 250 cl
Deciliters (dl) to Centiliters (cl) Conversion Table
| Deciliters (dl) | Centiliters (cl) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 dl | 0.1 cl |
| 0.1 dl | 1 cl |
| 1 dl | 10 cl |
| 2 dl | 20 cl |
| 3 dl | 30 cl |
| 5 dl | 50 cl |
| 10 dl | 100 cl |
| 20 dl | 200 cl |
| 50 dl | 500 cl |
| 100 dl | 1000 cl |
| 1000 dl | 10000 cl |
Deciliters (dl)
Definition
A deciliter (dL) is a metric unit of volume equal to one tenth of a liter (0.1 L) or 100 milliliters.
History
The deciliter is part of the metric prefix system. It has been used in Scandinavian and some Central European countries for recipe measurements and food labeling since the adoption of the metric system.
Current use
Deciliters are commonly used in Scandinavian cooking recipes, medical blood test results (e.g., mg/dL for blood sugar levels), and some European food product labeling.
Centiliters (cl)
Definition
A centiliter (cL) is a metric unit of volume equal to one hundredth of a liter (0.01 L) or 10 milliliters.
History
The centiliter is part of the original metric system. While less commonly used than milliliters or liters, it found a niche in European food and beverage labeling.
Current use
Centiliters are commonly used in Europe for wine, spirits, and beverage serving sizes (e.g., a 75 cL wine bottle, a 33 cL beer). They also appear in some European cooking recipes and food packaging.