Decilitre

Decilitre is a common metric unit of volume that is used in everyday life and in various fields. It is equivalent to one tenth of a litre, or 100 millilitres. The symbol for decilitre is dL.

Definition[edit | edit source]

A decilitre (metric unit of volume) is equal to 1/10th of a litre. It is commonly used in everyday life, such as in cooking measurements, as well as in the medical field, particularly in blood and urine tests. The symbol for decilitre is "dL".

Usage[edit | edit source]

In the medical field, the decilitre is often used in lab tests. For example, blood sugar levels are typically measured in milligrams per decilitre (mg/dL). Similarly, cholesterol levels are also measured in milligrams per decilitre.

Conversion[edit | edit source]

One decilitre is equivalent to:

100 millilitres (mL)
0.1 litres (L)
Approximately 6.10237 cubic inches (in³)
Approximately 0.0353147 cubic feet (ft³)

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