Convert milliliter to cubic decimeter
Please provide values below to convert milliliter [mL] to cubic decimeter [dm^3], or Convert cubic decimeter to milliliter.
How to Convert Milliliter to Cubic Decimeter
1 mL = 0.001 dm^3
Example: convert 15 mL to dm^3:
15 mL = 15 × 0.001 dm^3 = 0.015 dm^3
Milliliter to Cubic Decimeter Conversion Table
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Milliliter
A milliliter (mL) is a unit of volume equal to one thousandth of a liter, commonly used to measure small quantities of liquids.
History/Origin
The milliliter was introduced as part of the metric system in the 19th century, aligning with the liter as the base unit of volume in the International System of Units (SI).
Current Use
The milliliter is widely used in science, medicine, cooking, and everyday measurements to quantify liquids and small volumes.
Cubic Decimeter
A cubic decimeter (dm^3) is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides of one decimeter (10 centimeters).
History/Origin
The cubic decimeter has been used as a standard unit of volume in the metric system since its adoption, primarily for scientific and industrial measurements, as a convenient subdivision of the liter.
Current Use
The cubic decimeter is commonly used in scientific, medical, and industrial contexts to measure liquids and other substances, often interchangeably with liters, since 1 dm^3 equals 1 liter.