Decaliter is 10 liter units.
Decaliters to Deciliters Converter — daL to dL
Convert Decaliter (daL) to Deciliter (dL) using the exact conversion factor (1 decaliter = 100 deciliter). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Decaliters to Deciliters converter
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Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Deciliter is 0.1 liter units.
Result = input x 0.01 / 0.0001.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Decaliters to Deciliters
Decaliter and Deciliter appear side by side at fuel pumps and on beverage labels, since the US measures liquids in gallons while most of the world uses liters. Specifically: Decaliter is 10 liter units, and deciliter is 0.1 liter units.
Formula
deciliters = decaliters × 100
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 decaliter equals 0.01 base units, and 1 deciliter equals 0.0001 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct decaliter-to-deciliter factor of 100.
Simple example
1 daL × 100 = 100 dL
1 decaliter = 100 deciliters.
Real-world example
10 daL × 100 = 1,000 dL
10 decaliters = 1,000 deciliters.
Conversion table
| Decaliter (daL) | Deciliter (dL) |
|---|---|
| 1 daL | 100 dL |
| 5 daL | 500 dL |
| 10 daL | 1,000 dL |
| 25 daL | 2,500 dL |
| 50 daL | 5,000 dL |
| 100 daL | 10,000 dL |
Reverse conversion: Deciliter to Decaliter
100 dL × 0.01 = 1 daL
100 deciliters = 1 decaliter.
decaliters = deciliters × 0.01
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Deciliter to Decaliter.
Understanding the Decaliter (daL)
Decaliter is 10 liter units.
Understanding the Deciliter (dL)
Deciliter is 0.1 liter units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many deciliters are in 1 decaliter?
1 decaliter equals 100 deciliters, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert decaliter to deciliter?
Multiply the decaliter value by 100. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert deciliter back to decaliter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 deciliter equals 0.01 decaliters. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a decaliter?
Decaliter (daL) is a unit of volume.
What is a deciliter?
Deciliter (dL) is a unit of volume.
Is the decaliter to deciliter conversion exact?
Yes. Both decaliter and deciliter are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 100 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.