Liters to Deciliters
Convert liters to deciliters instantly. 1 L = 10 dL. Includes the exact factor, a conversion table of common values and the definition of both units.
How to convert liters to deciliters
To convert liters to deciliters, multiply by 10. 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.
dL = L × 10
Liters to Deciliters conversion table
The values people look up most often, rounded for reading. Use the calculator above for anything in between.
| Liters | Deciliters |
|---|---|
| 1 L | 10 dL |
| 2 L | 20 dL |
| 3 L | 30 dL |
| 5 L | 50 dL |
| 10 L | 100 dL |
| 20 L | 200 dL |
| 25 L | 250 dL |
| 50 L | 500 dL |
| 100 L | 1,000 dL |
| 500 L | 5,000 dL |
| 1,000 L | 10,000 dL |
What is a liter?
The metric volume unit: one cubic decimetre, exactly 1,000 cm³.
What is a deciliter?
A tenth of a litre, standard in Scandinavian and Swiss recipes.
The formula
dL = L × 10
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 Liters to Deciliters
- Type the number of liters you want to convert.
- Read the result in deciliters 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 deciliters to liters page.
Liters to Deciliters — frequently asked questions
How many deciliters are in a liter?
One liter equals 10 dL. dL = L × 10
What is the formula to convert liters to deciliters?
The formula is dL = L × 10. It is an exact definition rather than an approximation, so the conversion never drifts no matter how large the number.
How do I convert deciliters back to liters?
Divide instead of multiplying: one deciliter is 0.1 L. 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 liters to deciliters 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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