Convert deciliter to cubic centimeter
Please provide values below to convert deciliter [dL] to cubic centimeter [cm^3], or Convert cubic centimeter to deciliter.
How to Convert Deciliter to Cubic Centimeter
1 dL = 100 cm^3
Example: convert 15 dL to cm^3:
15 dL = 15 × 100 cm^3 = 1500 cm^3
Deciliter to Cubic Centimeter Conversion Table
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Deciliter
A deciliter (dL) is a unit of volume equal to one-tenth of a liter, commonly used to measure liquids.
History/Origin
The deciliter was introduced as part of the metric system in the 19th century to provide a convenient subdivision of the liter, facilitating measurements in cooking and scientific contexts.
Current Use
Deciliters are used in various countries for measuring liquids in cooking, nutrition labeling, and scientific experiments, especially where metric units are standard.
Cubic Centimeter
A cubic centimeter (cm^3) is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides of one centimeter.
History/Origin
The cubic centimeter has been used in scientific and engineering contexts as a standard unit of volume measurement, especially in fields like medicine and chemistry, since the adoption of the metric system in the 19th century.
Current Use
Today, the cubic centimeter is commonly used to measure small volumes in medicine (e.g., dosage), automotive engine capacities, and scientific experiments, often interchangeably with milliliters (mL).