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Litre [l] to Decilitre [dl] Converter

Quick Reference

1 Litre (l) = 10 Decilitre (dl)

1 Decilitre (dl) = 0.1 Litre (l)

How to Convert Litre to Decilitre

1 l = 10 dl
1 dl = 0.1 l

To convert Litre to Decilitre, multiply the value by 10. To convert Decilitre back to Litre, divide by 10.

Example: convert 10 l to dl:
10 l = 10 x 10 = 100 dl

↔ Convert Decilitre to Litre

Litre

Definition: A litre (symbol: L or l) is a metric unit of volume. It is defined as the volume of one cubic decimetre (dm³), which is 10 cm × 10 cm × 10 cm.

History/origin: The litre was introduced in France in 1795 as one of the new 'republican units of measure' and defined as one cubic decimetre. It has undergone slight revisions in its definition over time.

Current use: The litre is a widely used unit for measuring liquid volume, found in various everyday applications, from beverages and fuels to household products. It is also used extensively in scientific and industrial contexts.

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.

Litre to Decilitre Conversion Table

Litre [l]Decilitre [dl]
1 l10 dl
2 l20 dl
5 l50 dl
10 l100 dl
20 l200 dl
50 l500 dl
100 l1000 dl
200 l2000 dl
500 l5000 dl
1000 l10000 dl

Common Litre to Decilitre conversions

  • 1 l = 10 dl
  • 2 l = 20 dl
  • 3 l = 30 dl
  • 4 l = 40 dl
  • 5 l = 50 dl
  • 6 l = 60 dl
  • 7 l = 70 dl
  • 8 l = 80 dl
  • 9 l = 90 dl
  • 10 l = 100 dl
  • 12 l = 120 dl
  • 15 l = 150 dl
  • 20 l = 200 dl
  • 25 l = 250 dl
  • 30 l = 300 dl
  • 40 l = 400 dl
  • 50 l = 500 dl
  • 60 l = 600 dl
  • 75 l = 750 dl
  • 100 l = 1,000 dl
  • 150 l = 1,500 dl
  • 200 l = 2,000 dl
  • 250 l = 2,500 dl
  • 300 l = 3,000 dl
  • 500 l = 5,000 dl
  • 750 l = 7,500 dl
  • 1,000 l = 10,000 dl

Common pairs of Volume

Litre [l] to Decilitre [dl] Converter

What is 1 l in dl?
1 Litre (l) equals 10 dl, and 1 dl equals 0.1 l.
How do I convert Litre to Decilitre?
Multiply by 10: 10 l × 10 = 100 dl. The converter above does it for any value, with the precision you choose.
What is 100 l in dl?
100 l = 1,000 dl. Common amounts are listed on this page, each with its own step-by-step page.
Is a Litre bigger than a Decilitre?
Yes. 1 l = 10 dl, so the same quantity becomes a larger number when written in dl.
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