Online calculator to convert liters to decaliters (L to daL) with formulas, examples, and tables. Our conversions provide a quick and easy way to convert between Volume units.
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Conversion Definitions
The following is a list of definitions relating to conversions between liters and decaliters.
What is a liter (L)?
A liter is a unit of volume in the Metric System. The symbol for liter is L. There are 10 liters in a decaliter. The International spelling for this unit is litre.
What is a decaliter (daL)?
A decaliter is a unit of volume in the Metric System. The symbol for decaliter is daL. There are 0.1 decaliters in a liter. The International spelling for this unit is decalitre.
Conversion Formula
Let's take a closer look at the conversion formula so that you can do these conversions yourself with a calculator or with an old-fashioned pencil and paper.
The formula to convert from L to daL is:
daL = L ÷ 10
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from liters to decaliters (L to daL).
Liter to Decaliter Conversion Example
Task: Convert 500 liters to decaliters (show work) Formula: L ÷ 10 = daL Calculations: 500 L ÷ 10 = 50 daL Result: 500 L is equal to 50 daL
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from L to daL.
Liters to Decaliters Conversion Chart
| liters (L) | decaliters (daL) |
|---|---|
| 1 L | 0.1 daL |
| 2 L | 0.2 daL |
| 3 L | 0.3 daL |
| 4 L | 0.4 daL |
| 5 L | 0.5 daL |
| 6 L | 0.6 daL |
| 7 L | 0.7 daL |
| 8 L | 0.8 daL |
| 9 L | 0.9 daL |
| 10 L | 1 daL |
| 20 L | 2 daL |
| 30 L | 3 daL |
| 40 L | 4 daL |
| 50 L | 5 daL |
| 75 L | 7.5 daL |
| 100 L | 10 daL |
| 250 L | 25 daL |
| 500 L | 50 daL |
| 750 L | 75 daL |
| 1,000 L | 100 daL |
| 2,500 L | 250 daL |
| 5,000 L | 500 daL |
| 7,500 L | 750 daL |
| 10,000 L | 1,000 daL |
| 25,000 L | 2,500 daL |
| 50,000 L | 5,000 daL |
| 75,000 L | 7,500 daL |
| 100,000 L | 10,000 daL |
| 250,000 L | 25,000 daL |
Related Units
The following tables provide a summary of the Volume units (both Fluid Volume units and Cubic Volume units) within their respective measurement systems.
Fluid Volume Units
| Unit | Symbol | Measurement System |
|---|---|---|
| US teaspoons | US tsp | US Customary Units |
| US tablespoons | US tbsp | US Customary Units |
| US fluid ounces | US fl oz | US Customary Units |
| US cups | US cup | US Customary Units |
| US pints | US pt | US Customary Units |
| US quarts | US qt | US Customary Units |
| US gallons | US gal | US Customary Units |
| Imperial teaspoons | Imperial tsp | Imperial System |
| Imperial tablespoons | Imperial tbsp | Imperial System |
| Imperial fluid ounces | Imperial fl oz | Imperial System |
| Imperial pints | Imperial pt | Imperial System |
| Imperial quarts | Imperial qt | Imperial System |
| Imperial gallons | Imperial gal | Imperial System |
| nanoliters | nL | Metric System |
| microliters | μL | Metric System |
| milliliters | mL | Metric System |
| centiliters | cL | Metric System |
| deciliters | dL | Metric System |
| liters | L | Metric System |
| decaliters | daL | Metric System |
| hectoliters | hL | Metric System |
| kiloliters | kL | Metric System |
| megaliters | ML | Metric System |
Note: There is a difference between US Customary Units and the Imperial System for volume conversions. The US gallon contains 128 US fluid ounces, whereas the Imperial gallon contains 160 Imperial fluid ounces.
Cubic Volume Units
| Unit | Symbol | Measurement System |
|---|---|---|
| cubic inches | in3 | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| cubic feet | ft3 | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| cubic yards | yd3 | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| cubic miles | mi3 | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| cubic millimeters | mm3 | Metric System |
| cubic centimeters | cm3 | Metric System |
| cubic decimeters | dm3 | Metric System |
| cubic meters | m3 | Metric System |
| cubic decameter | dam3 | Metric System |
| cubic kilometer | km3 | Metric System |
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