Convert liter to cubic decimeter
Please provide values below to convert liter [L, l] to cubic decimeter [dm^3], or Convert cubic decimeter to liter.
How to Convert Liter to Cubic Decimeter
1 L, l = 1 dm^3
Example: convert 15 L, l to dm^3:
15 L, l = 15 × 1 dm^3 = 15 dm^3
Liter to Cubic Decimeter Conversion Table
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Liter
The liter (L, l) is a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter, commonly used to measure liquids and other substances.
History/Origin
The liter was introduced in France in 1795 as part of the metric system, based on the cubic decimeter, and has since become a standard unit of volume worldwide.
Current Use
The liter is widely used in science, industry, and daily life for measuring liquids, beverages, and other fluids, especially in countries using the metric system.
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.