Nanoliter is 1e-9 liter units.
Nanoliters to Deciliters Converter — nL to dL
Convert Nanoliter (nL) to Deciliter (dL) using the exact conversion factor (1 nanoliter = 1e-8 deciliter). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Nanoliters to Deciliters converter
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Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Deciliter is 0.1 liter units.
Result = input x 1e-12 / 0.0001.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Nanoliters to Deciliters
Nanoliter and Deciliter 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: Nanoliter is 1e-9 liter units, and deciliter is 0.1 liter units.
Formula
deciliters = nanoliters × 1e-8
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 nanoliter equals 1e-12 base units, and 1 deciliter equals 0.0001 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct nanoliter-to-deciliter factor of 1e-8.
Simple example
1 nL × 1e-8 = 1e-8 dL
1 nanoliter = 1e-8 deciliters.
Real-world example
10 nL × 1e-8 = 1e-7 dL
10 nanoliters = 1e-7 deciliters.
Conversion table
| Nanoliter (nL) | Deciliter (dL) |
|---|---|
| 1 nL | 1e-8 dL |
| 5 nL | 5e-8 dL |
| 10 nL | 1e-7 dL |
| 25 nL | 2.5e-7 dL |
| 50 nL | 5e-7 dL |
| 100 nL | 0.000001 dL |
Reverse conversion: Deciliter to Nanoliter
1e-8 dL × 100000000 = 1 nL
1e-8 deciliters = 1 nanoliters.
nanoliters = deciliters × 100000000
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Deciliter to Nanoliter.
Understanding the Nanoliter (nL)
Nanoliter is 1e-9 liter units.
Understanding the Deciliter (dL)
Deciliter is 0.1 liter units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many deciliters are in 1 nanoliter?
1 nanoliter equals 1e-8 deciliters, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert nanoliter to deciliter?
Multiply the nanoliter value by 1e-8. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert deciliter back to nanoliter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 deciliter equals 100,000,000 nanoliters. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a nanoliter?
Nanoliter (nL) is a unit of volume.
What is a deciliter?
Deciliter (dL) is a unit of volume.
Is the nanoliter to deciliter conversion exact?
Yes. Both nanoliter and deciliter are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1e-8 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.