Deciliter is 0.1 liter units.
Deciliters to Microliters Converter — dL to uL
Convert Deciliter (dL) to Microliter (uL) using the exact conversion factor (1 deciliter = 100,000 microliter). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Deciliters to Microliters converter
Converter
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.
Microliter is 0.000001 liter units.
Result = input x 0.0001 / 1e-9.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
Reserved above the conversion cards and below the converter.
About Converting Deciliters to Microliters
Deciliter and Microliter 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 microliter is 0.000001 liter units.
Formula
microliters = deciliters × 100000
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 deciliter equals 0.0001 base units, and 1 microliter equals 1e-9 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct deciliter-to-microliter factor of 100000.
Simple example
1 dL × 100000 = 100,000 uL
1 deciliter = 100,000 microliters.
Real-world example
10 dL × 100000 = 1,000,000 uL
10 deciliters = 1,000,000 microliters.
Conversion table
| Deciliter (dL) | Microliter (uL) |
|---|---|
| 1 dL | 100,000 uL |
| 5 dL | 500,000 uL |
| 10 dL | 1,000,000 uL |
| 25 dL | 2,500,000 uL |
| 50 dL | 5,000,000 uL |
| 100 dL | 10,000,000 uL |
Reverse conversion: Microliter to Deciliter
1 uL × 0.00001 = 0.00001 dL
1 microliter = 0.00001 deciliters.
deciliters = microliters × 0.00001
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Microliter to Deciliter.
Understanding the Deciliter (dL)
Deciliter is 0.1 liter units.
Understanding the Microliter (uL)
Microliter is 0.000001 liter units.
Reserved between the cards and the FAQ so the page stays balanced.
Frequently asked questions
How many microliters are in 1 deciliter?
1 deciliter equals 100,000 microliters, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert deciliter to microliter?
Multiply the deciliter value by 100000. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert microliter back to deciliter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 microliter equals 0.00001 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 microliter?
Microliter (uL) is a unit of volume.
Is the deciliter to microliter conversion exact?
Yes. Both deciliter and microliter are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 100000 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.