Deciliters to Liters
Convert deciliters to liters instantly. 1 dL = 0.1 L. Includes the exact factor, a conversion table of common values and the definition of both units.
How to convert deciliters to liters
To convert deciliters to liters, divide by 10 (multiply by 0.1). The relationship is fixed, so the same factor works for any quantity — there is nothing to look up and nothing that changes with temperature, location or context.
L = dL × 0.1
Deciliters to Liters conversion table
The values people look up most often, rounded for reading. Use the calculator above for anything in between.
| Deciliters | Liters |
|---|---|
| 1 dL | 0.1 L |
| 2 dL | 0.2 L |
| 3 dL | 0.3 L |
| 5 dL | 0.5 L |
| 10 dL | 1 L |
| 20 dL | 2 L |
| 25 dL | 2.5 L |
| 50 dL | 5 L |
| 100 dL | 10 L |
| 500 dL | 50 L |
| 1,000 dL | 100 L |
What is a deciliter?
A tenth of a litre, standard in Scandinavian and Swiss recipes.
What is a liter?
The metric volume unit: one cubic decimetre, exactly 1,000 cm³.
The formula
L = dL × 0.1
Every result on this page comes from this formula. Nothing is rounded until the final display, so figures match a spreadsheet to the cent.
How to use the Deciliters to Liters
- Type the number of deciliters you want to convert.
- Read the result in liters straight away — there is no button to press.
- Check the table below for the values that come up most often, or reverse the conversion with the linked liters to deciliters page.
Deciliters to Liters — frequently asked questions
How many liters are in a deciliter?
One deciliter equals 0.1 L. L = dL × 0.1
What is the formula to convert deciliters to liters?
The formula is L = dL × 0.1. It is an exact definition rather than an approximation, so the conversion never drifts no matter how large the number.
How do I convert liters back to deciliters?
Divide instead of multiplying: one liter is 10 dL. The reverse converter is linked in the related tools list.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined against the same base unit by international agreement, so the factor is exact — any rounding you see is only in the display, which you can widen by entering more decimal places.
Is this deciliters to liters free to use?
Yes. Every calculator on the site is free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser, so your figures never leave your device.
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