Convert megaliter to dekaliter
Please provide values below to convert megaliter [ML] to dekaliter [daL], or Convert dekaliter to megaliter.
How to Convert Megaliter to Dekaliter
1 ML = 100000 daL
Example: convert 15 ML to daL:
15 ML = 15 × 100000 daL = 1500000 daL
Megaliter to Dekaliter Conversion Table
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Megaliter
A megaliter (ML) is a unit of volume equal to one million liters.
History/Origin
The megaliter is part of the metric system, introduced as a larger unit for measuring large volumes, especially in water management and environmental contexts, following the adoption of the metric system in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Current Use
Megaliters are used today in fields such as hydrology, water resource management, and environmental science to quantify large volumes of liquids, particularly water.
Dekaliter
A dekaliter (daL) is a unit of volume equal to 10 liters.
History/Origin
The dekaliter is part of the metric system, introduced as a decimal multiple of the liter to facilitate larger volume measurements, especially in scientific and industrial contexts.
Current Use
Dekaliter is used in contexts requiring measurement of larger liquid volumes, such as in agriculture, food industry, and scientific research, though it is less common than liters.