liter to deciliter
Convert liter (L) to deciliter (dL). Use an editable volume converter, conversion formula, and reference table.
1 L = 10 dL
Conversion formula
One liter equals 10 deciliter. Multiply your value in liter by this factor to get deciliter. For the reverse conversion, divide by the same factor.
Worked example
To convert 5 liter:5 × 10 = 50 dL
Conversion table
| liter (L) | deciliter (dL) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.1 |
| 0.1 | 1 |
| 1 | 10 |
| 2 | 20 |
| 5 | 50 |
| 10 | 100 |
| 25 | 250 |
| 50 | 500 |
| 100 | 1,000 |
| 1000 | 10,000 |
About these measurements
Volume describes three-dimensional space or liquid capacity.
The base reference used here is the liter. One liter is 1 base units; one deciliter is 0.1 base units.
Important distinctions
US liquid measures and Imperial measures are different. Dry gallons and recipe cups are excluded.
Precision
The converter uses stored conversion factors and floating-point arithmetic. Results display up to ten significant digits, switching to scientific notation for very small or large values. Keep the precision of your original measurement when reporting results.
Common questions
How do I convert L to dL?
Multiply the quantity in L by 10. You can also type the value into the converter above.
Can I reverse the conversion?
Yes. Use the swap button or open the deciliter to liter converter.
Reference
NIST Guide to the SI — conversion factors and prefix conventions. SI prefixes scale units by powers of ten; the dimension-specific notes above describe the assumptions used on this page.
