Convert deciliter to cubic millimeter
Please provide values below to convert deciliter [dL] to cubic millimeter [mm^3], or Convert cubic millimeter to deciliter.
How to Convert Deciliter to Cubic Millimeter
1 dL = 100000 mm^3
Example: convert 15 dL to mm^3:
15 dL = 15 × 100000 mm^3 = 1500000 mm^3
Deciliter to Cubic Millimeter Conversion Table
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Deciliter
A deciliter (dL) is a unit of volume equal to one-tenth of a liter, commonly used to measure liquids.
History/Origin
The deciliter was introduced as part of the metric system in the 19th century to provide a convenient subdivision of the liter, facilitating measurements in cooking and scientific contexts.
Current Use
Deciliters are used in various countries for measuring liquids in cooking, nutrition labeling, and scientific experiments, especially where metric units are standard.
Cubic Millimeter
A cubic millimeter (mm^3) is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube measuring 1 millimeter on each side.
History/Origin
The cubic millimeter has been used in scientific and engineering contexts for precise measurements of small volumes, especially in fields like biology and materials science, as a subdivision of the cubic centimeter and cubic meter units.
Current Use
It is currently used in scientific research, medical measurements, and engineering to quantify small volumes accurately, particularly in microscopy, microfluidics, and material testing.