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.
1 L, l = 1 dm^3. To convert liter to cubic decimeter, multiply the value by 1; to go the other way, divide by it (1 dm^3 = 1 L, l). Both units measure volume and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 L, l = 1 dm^3
- 1 dm^3 = 1 L, l
- 10 L, l = 10 dm^3
- 100 L, l = 100 dm^3
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
| liter | cubic decimeter |
|---|---|
| 1 L, l | 1 dm^3 |
| 2 L, l | 2 dm^3 |
| 3 L, l | 3 dm^3 |
| 5 L, l | 5 dm^3 |
| 10 L, l | 10 dm^3 |
| 20 L, l | 20 dm^3 |
| 50 L, l | 50 dm^3 |
| 100 L, l | 100 dm^3 |
| 500 L, l | 500 dm^3 |
| 1000 L, l | 1000 dm^3 |
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 liter in cubic decimeter?
1 liter (L, l) = 1 cubic decimeter (dm^3).
How do you convert liter to cubic decimeter?
Multiply the liter value by 1. For example, 25 L, l × 1 = 25 dm^3.
What is 10 liter in cubic decimeter?
10 L, l = 10 dm^3.
Which unit is larger, the liter or the cubic decimeter?
The cubic decimeter is the larger unit: 1 L, l equals only 1 dm^3.