Deciliter is 0.1 liter units.
Deciliters to Cubic Decimeters Converter — dL to dm3
Convert Deciliter (dL) to Cubic Decimeter (dm3) using the exact conversion factor (1 deciliter = 0.1 cubic decimeter). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Deciliters to Cubic Decimeters converter
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Volume Converter
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.
Cubic metric volume unit.
Result = input x 0.0001 / 0.001.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Deciliters to Cubic Decimeters
Deciliter and Cubic Decimeter 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: Deciliter is 0.1 liter units, and cubic metric volume unit.
Formula
cubic decimeters = deciliters × 0.1
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 deciliter equals 0.0001 base units, and 1 cubic decimeter equals 0.001 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct deciliter-to-cubic decimeter factor of 0.1.
Simple example
1 dL × 0.1 = 0.1 dm3
1 deciliter = 0.1 cubic decimeters.
Real-world example
10 dL × 0.1 = 1 dm3
10 deciliters = 1 cubic decimeters.
Conversion table
| Deciliter (dL) | Cubic Decimeter (dm3) |
|---|---|
| 1 dL | 0.1 dm3 |
| 5 dL | 0.5 dm3 |
| 10 dL | 1 dm3 |
| 25 dL | 2.5 dm3 |
| 50 dL | 5 dm3 |
| 100 dL | 10 dm3 |
Reverse conversion: Cubic Decimeter to Deciliter
0.1 dm3 × 10 = 1 dL
0.1 cubic decimeters = 1 deciliters.
deciliters = cubic decimeters × 10
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Cubic Decimeter to Deciliter.
Understanding the Deciliter (dL)
Deciliter is 0.1 liter units.
Understanding the Cubic Decimeter (dm3)
Cubic metric volume unit.
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Frequently asked questions
How many cubic decimeters are in 1 deciliter?
1 deciliter equals 0.1 cubic decimeters, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert deciliter to cubic decimeter?
Multiply the deciliter value by 0.1. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert cubic decimeter back to deciliter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 cubic decimeter equals 10 deciliters. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a deciliter?
Deciliter (dL) is a unit of volume.
What is a cubic decimeter?
Cubic Decimeter (dm3) is a unit of volume.
Is the deciliter to cubic decimeter conversion exact?
Yes. Both deciliter and cubic decimeter are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.1 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.