Convert cubic decimeter to dekaliter
Please provide values below to convert cubic decimeter [dm^3] to dekaliter [daL], or Convert dekaliter to cubic decimeter.
How to Convert Cubic Decimeter to Dekaliter
1 dm^3 = 0.1 daL
Example: convert 15 dm^3 to daL:
15 dm^3 = 15 × 0.1 daL = 1.5 daL
Cubic Decimeter to Dekaliter Conversion Table
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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.
Dekaliter
A dekaliter (daL) is a unit of volume equal to 10 liters.
History/Origin
The dekaliter is part of the metric system, introduced as a decimal multiple of the liter to facilitate larger volume measurements, especially in scientific and industrial contexts.
Current Use
Dekaliter is used in contexts requiring measurement of larger liquid volumes, such as in agriculture, food industry, and scientific research, though it is less common than liters.