Fluid Ounce [fl-oz] to Decilitre [dl] Converter
Quick Reference
1 Fluid Ounce (fl-oz) = 0.2957352965 Decilitre (dl)
1 Decilitre (dl) = 3.38140226 Fluid Ounce (fl-oz)
How to Convert Fluid Ounce to Decilitre
1 fl-oz = 0.2957352965157124 dl
1 dl = 3.38140226 fl-oz
To convert Fluid Ounce to Decilitre, divide the value by 3.38140226 (equivalently, multiply by 0.2957352965). To convert Decilitre back to Fluid Ounce, multiply by 3.38140226.
Example: convert 10 fl-oz to dl:
10 fl-oz = 10 x 0.2957352965157124 = 2.957352965157124 dl
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
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 to Decilitre Conversion Table
| Fluid Ounce [fl-oz] | Decilitre [dl] |
|---|---|
| 1 fl-oz | 0.2957352965157124 dl |
| 2 fl-oz | 0.5914705930314248 dl |
| 5 fl-oz | 1.4786764825785619 dl |
| 10 fl-oz | 2.9573529651571238 dl |
| 20 fl-oz | 5.9147059303142475 dl |
| 50 fl-oz | 14.786764825785617 dl |
| 100 fl-oz | 29.573529651571235 dl |
| 200 fl-oz | 59.14705930314247 dl |
| 500 fl-oz | 147.8676482578562 dl |
| 1000 fl-oz | 295.7352965157124 dl |
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