Decaliter is 10 liter units.
Decaliters to Kiloliters Converter — daL to kL
Convert Decaliter (daL) to Kiloliter (kL) using the exact conversion factor (1 decaliter = 0.01 kiloliter). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Decaliters to Kiloliters converter
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Convert metric, US customary, imperial, cooking, dry, and industrial volume units.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Kiloliter is 1000 liter units.
Result = input x 0.01 / 1.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Decaliters to Kiloliters
Decaliter and Kiloliter 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 kiloliter is 1000 liter units.
Formula
kiloliters = decaliters × 0.01
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 decaliter equals 0.01 base units, and 1 kiloliter equals 1 base unit, so dividing one by the other gives the direct decaliter-to-kiloliter factor of 0.01.
Simple example
1 daL × 0.01 = 0.01 kL
1 decaliter = 0.01 kiloliters.
Real-world example
10 daL × 0.01 = 0.1 kL
10 decaliters = 0.1 kiloliters.
Conversion table
| Decaliter (daL) | Kiloliter (kL) |
|---|---|
| 1 daL | 0.01 kL |
| 5 daL | 0.05 kL |
| 10 daL | 0.1 kL |
| 25 daL | 0.25 kL |
| 50 daL | 0.5 kL |
| 100 daL | 1 kL |
Reverse conversion: Kiloliter to Decaliter
0.01 kL × 100 = 1 daL
0.01 kiloliters = 1 decaliter.
decaliters = kiloliters × 100
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Kiloliter to Decaliter.
Understanding the Decaliter (daL)
Decaliter is 10 liter units.
Understanding the Kiloliter (kL)
Kiloliter is 1000 liter units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many kiloliters are in 1 decaliter?
1 decaliter equals 0.01 kiloliters, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert decaliter to kiloliter?
Multiply the decaliter value by 0.01. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert kiloliter back to decaliter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 kiloliter equals 100 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 kiloliter?
Kiloliter (kL) is a unit of volume.
Is the decaliter to kiloliter conversion exact?
Yes. Both decaliter and kiloliter are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.01 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.