Cubic kilometer [km3] to Decilitre [dl] Converter
How to Convert Cubic kilometer to Decilitre
1 km3 = 10000000000000 dl
1 dl = 1e-13 km3
Example: convert 10 km3 to dl:
10 km3 = 10 x 10000000000000 = 100000000000000 dl
Cubic kilometer
Definition: A cubic kilometer (symbol: km³) is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides one kilometer in length. It is a large unit of volume.
History/origin: The cubic kilometer is derived from the kilometer, which is a multiple of the meter, the base unit of length in the SI. It's primarily used for very large volumes.
Current use: Cubic kilometers are mainly used in geographical and environmental contexts to measure volumes of water bodies, such as lakes and oceans, and to estimate the volume of large geological features or ice masses.
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.
Cubic kilometer to Decilitre Conversion Table
| Units.km3.singular [km3] | Units.dl.singular [dl] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 km3 | 100000000000 dl |
| 0.1 km3 | 1000000000000 dl |
| 1 km3 | 10000000000000 dl |
| 10 km3 | 100000000000000 dl |
| 50 km3 | 500000000000000 dl |
| 100 km3 | 1000000000000000 dl |
| 1000 km3 | 10000000000000000 dl |
| 10000 km3 | 100000000000000000 dl |