Decilitre [dl] to Fluid Ounce [fl-oz] Converter
Quick Reference
1 Decilitre (dl) = 3.38140226 Fluid Ounce (fl-oz)
1 Fluid Ounce (fl-oz) = 0.2957352965 Decilitre (dl)
How to Convert Decilitre to Fluid Ounce
1 dl = 3.38140226 fl-oz
1 fl-oz = 0.2957352965157124 dl
To convert Decilitre to Fluid Ounce, multiply the value by 3.38140226. To convert Fluid Ounce back to Decilitre, divide by 3.38140226.
Example: convert 10 dl to fl-oz:
10 dl = 10 x 3.38140226 = 33.8140226 fl-oz
Decilitre
Definition: A decilitre (symbol: dL) is a unit of volume equal to one tenth of a litre. It is a decimal submultiple of the litre, the standard unit of volume in the metric system.
History/origin: The decilitre originates from the metric system, which was established in France in the late 18th century. The prefix 'deci-' indicates one tenth, signifying its fraction relative to the litre.
Current use: Decilitres are frequently employed in European countries in cooking recipes. Also, they're sometimes used in medical contexts for measuring fluids, especially blood, and in scientific experiments when volume is a critical parameter.
Fluid Ounce
Definition: A fluid ounce (fl oz) is a unit of volume used for liquids. There are two different definitions: the US fluid ounce and the Imperial fluid ounce, which differ slightly in volume.
History/origin: The fluid ounce has roots in ancient Roman measuring systems. It was later adopted into the Imperial and US customary systems, although the definitions diverged.
Current use: The fluid ounce is widely used for measuring liquids in both the United States (US fl oz) and the United Kingdom (Imperial fl oz), although the metric system is becoming increasingly common.
Decilitre to Fluid Ounce Conversion Table
| Decilitre [dl] | Fluid Ounce [fl-oz] |
|---|---|
| 1 dl | 3.38140226 fl-oz |
| 2 dl | 6.76280452 fl-oz |
| 5 dl | 16.9070113 fl-oz |
| 10 dl | 33.8140226 fl-oz |
| 20 dl | 67.6280452 fl-oz |
| 50 dl | 169.070113 fl-oz |
| 100 dl | 338.140226 fl-oz |
| 200 dl | 676.280452 fl-oz |
| 500 dl | 1690.7011300000001 fl-oz |
| 1000 dl | 3381.4022600000003 fl-oz |
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