Convert centiliter to cubic decimeter
Please provide values below to convert centiliter [cL] to cubic decimeter [dm^3], or Convert cubic decimeter to centiliter.
How to Convert Centiliter to Cubic Decimeter
1 cL = 0.01 dm^3
Example: convert 15 cL to dm^3:
15 cL = 15 × 0.01 dm^3 = 0.15 dm^3
Centiliter to Cubic Decimeter Conversion Table
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Centiliter
A centiliter (cL) is a unit of volume equal to one hundredth of a liter, commonly used to measure small quantities of liquids.
History/Origin
The centiliter was introduced as part of the metric system to provide convenient subdivisions of the liter, which was established in the late 18th century during the development of the metric system in France.
Current Use
The centiliter is used primarily in countries that utilize the metric system for measuring liquids, such as in beverage labeling, cooking, and scientific contexts, especially in Europe.
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.