Deciliter is 0.1 liter units.
Deciliters to Decaliters Converter — dL to daL
Convert Deciliter (dL) to Decaliter (daL) using the exact conversion factor (1 deciliter = 0.01 decaliter). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Deciliters to Decaliters 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.
Decaliter is 10 liter units.
Result = input x 0.0001 / 0.01.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Deciliters to Decaliters
Deciliter and Decaliter 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 decaliter is 10 liter units.
Formula
decaliters = deciliters × 0.01
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 deciliter equals 0.0001 base units, and 1 decaliter equals 0.01 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct deciliter-to-decaliter factor of 0.01.
Simple example
1 dL × 0.01 = 0.01 daL
1 deciliter = 0.01 decaliters.
Real-world example
10 dL × 0.01 = 0.1 daL
10 deciliters = 0.1 decaliters.
Conversion table
| Deciliter (dL) | Decaliter (daL) |
|---|---|
| 1 dL | 0.01 daL |
| 5 dL | 0.05 daL |
| 10 dL | 0.1 daL |
| 25 dL | 0.25 daL |
| 50 dL | 0.5 daL |
| 100 dL | 1 daL |
Reverse conversion: Decaliter to Deciliter
0.01 daL × 100 = 1 dL
0.01 decaliters = 1 deciliter.
deciliters = decaliters × 100
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Decaliter to Deciliter.
Understanding the Deciliter (dL)
Deciliter is 0.1 liter units.
Understanding the Decaliter (daL)
Decaliter is 10 liter units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many decaliters are in 1 deciliter?
1 deciliter equals 0.01 decaliters, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert deciliter to decaliter?
Multiply the deciliter value by 0.01. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert decaliter back to deciliter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 decaliter equals 100 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 decaliter?
Decaliter (daL) is a unit of volume.
Is the deciliter to decaliter conversion exact?
Yes. Both deciliter and decaliter 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.