Kiloliter is 1000 liter units.
Kiloliters to Decaliters Converter — kL to daL
Convert Kiloliter (kL) to Decaliter (daL) using the exact conversion factor (1 kiloliter = 100 decaliter). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Kiloliters to Decaliters converter
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Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Decaliter is 10 liter units.
Result = input x 1 / 0.01.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Kiloliters to Decaliters
Kiloliter 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: Kiloliter is 1000 liter units, and decaliter is 10 liter units.
Formula
decaliters = kiloliters × 100
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 kiloliter equals 1 base unit, and 1 decaliter equals 0.01 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct kiloliter-to-decaliter factor of 100.
Simple example
1 kL × 100 = 100 daL
1 kiloliter = 100 decaliters.
Real-world example
10 kL × 100 = 1,000 daL
10 kiloliters = 1,000 decaliters.
Conversion table
| Kiloliter (kL) | Decaliter (daL) |
|---|---|
| 1 kL | 100 daL |
| 5 kL | 500 daL |
| 10 kL | 1,000 daL |
| 25 kL | 2,500 daL |
| 50 kL | 5,000 daL |
| 100 kL | 10,000 daL |
Reverse conversion: Decaliter to Kiloliter
100 daL × 0.01 = 1 kL
100 decaliters = 1 kiloliter.
kiloliters = decaliters × 0.01
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Decaliter to Kiloliter.
Understanding the Kiloliter (kL)
Kiloliter is 1000 liter units.
Understanding the Decaliter (daL)
Decaliter is 10 liter units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many decaliters are in 1 kiloliter?
1 kiloliter equals 100 decaliters, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert kiloliter to decaliter?
Multiply the kiloliter value by 100. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert decaliter back to kiloliter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 decaliter equals 0.01 kiloliters. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a kiloliter?
Kiloliter (kL) is a unit of volume.
What is a decaliter?
Decaliter (daL) is a unit of volume.
Is the kiloliter to decaliter conversion exact?
Yes. Both kiloliter and decaliter 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.