Convert Deciliters (dl) to Liters (l)
Enter a value below to convert Deciliters (dl) to Liters (l).
Conversion:
1 Deciliters (dl) = 0.1 Liters (l)
How to Convert Deciliters (dl) to Liters (l)
1 dl = 0.1 l
1 l = 10 dl
Example: convert 15 Deciliters (dl) to Liters (l):
25 dl = 2.5 l
Deciliters (dl) to Liters (l) Conversion Table
| Deciliters (dl) | Liters (l) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 dl | 0.001 l |
| 0.1 dl | 0.01 l |
| 1 dl | 0.1 l |
| 2 dl | 0.2 l |
| 3 dl | 0.3 l |
| 5 dl | 0.5 l |
| 10 dl | 1 l |
| 20 dl | 2 l |
| 50 dl | 5 l |
| 100 dl | 10 l |
| 1000 dl | 100 l |
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.
Liters (l)
Definition
A liter (L) is a metric unit of volume equal to 1,000 milliliters, 1 cubic decimeter (1 dm³), or approximately 0.264 US gallons.
History
The liter was introduced in France in 1795 as the 'cadil', later renamed 'litre'. It was defined as the volume of one kilogram of water at maximum density. Though not an SI unit, it is accepted for use with SI.
Current use
Liters are the global standard for measuring beverages, fuel, engine displacement, aquarium capacity, and liquid product volumes. Milk, water, soft drinks, and gasoline are all commonly sold in liters.