Convert fluid ounce (US) to deciliter
Please provide values below to convert fluid ounce (US) [fl oz (US)] to deciliter [dL], or Convert deciliter to fluid ounce (US).
How to Convert Fluid Ounce (Us) to Deciliter
1 fl oz (US) = 0.2957353 dL
Example: convert 15 fl oz (US) to dL:
15 fl oz (US) = 15 × 0.2957353 dL = 4.4360295 dL
Fluid Ounce (Us) to Deciliter Conversion Table
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Fluid Ounce (Us)
A fluid ounce (US) is a unit of volume measurement used primarily in the United States to measure liquids, equivalent to approximately 29.5735 milliliters.
History/Origin
The fluid ounce originated from the imperial system and was adopted in the US as a customary unit for liquid measurements. Its size has varied historically, but the US fluid ounce has been standardized since the 19th century.
Current Use
The US fluid ounce is commonly used in recipes, food labeling, and beverage measurements within the United States. It is part of the customary measurement system and is used in various industries to specify liquid quantities.
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.