The decilitre, a metric unit of volume, equates to one-tenth of a litre, or precisely 100 millilitres. While the metric system is well-known for its ease of use, the decilitre often flies under the radar, overshadowed by its bigger sibling, the litre. It’s particularly prevalent in certain European countries for measuring beverages, like boxed wine or packaged juices, offering a convenient middle ground between the millilitre and litre.
Interestingly, the term “decilitre” also connects to the origin of the metric system, which was established during the French Revolution. The French aimed to simplify and standardize measurements, allowing easy conversion and understanding across different regions—a legacy that continues to shape global measurement systems today. Embracing the decilitre invites a peek into this rich history of measurement.
The fluid ounce is a unit of volume with a fascinating history that dates back to Ancient Rome. Originally based on a single sip’s worth of wine, it evolved over centuries to meet the needs of various cultures and trades. Today, a fluid ounce comprises different measurements in the U.S. and the UK, with the U.S. fluid ounce measuring approximately 29.57 milliliters, and the UK, or imperial fluid ounce, equivalent to about 28.41 milliliters.
This discrepancy roots back to the British Imperial System’s adjustments in the 19th century. Interestingly, the fluid ounce is not just a relic of the past; it’s still widely used in everything from cooking recipes to beverage servings, showcasing its enduring relevance in modern life.
| Decilitres | Fluid Ounces |
|---|---|
0
dl
|
0
fl-oz
|
1
dl
|
3.3814
fl-oz
|
2
dl
|
6.7628
fl-oz
|
3
dl
|
10.14421
fl-oz
|
4
dl
|
13.52561
fl-oz
|
5
dl
|
16.90701
fl-oz
|
6
dl
|
20.28841
fl-oz
|
7
dl
|
23.66982
fl-oz
|
8
dl
|
27.05122
fl-oz
|
9
dl
|
30.43262
fl-oz
|
10
dl
|
33.81402
fl-oz
|
11
dl
|
37.19542
fl-oz
|
12
dl
|
40.57683
fl-oz
|
13
dl
|
43.95823
fl-oz
|
14
dl
|
47.33963
fl-oz
|
15
dl
|
50.72103
fl-oz
|
16
dl
|
54.10244
fl-oz
|
17
dl
|
57.48384
fl-oz
|
18
dl
|
60.86524
fl-oz
|
19
dl
|
64.24664
fl-oz
|
20
dl
|
67.62805
fl-oz
|
21
dl
|
71.00945
fl-oz
|
22
dl
|
74.39085
fl-oz
|
23
dl
|
77.77225
fl-oz
|
24
dl
|
81.15365
fl-oz
|
25
dl
|
84.53506
fl-oz
|
26
dl
|
87.91646
fl-oz
|
27
dl
|
91.29786
fl-oz
|
28
dl
|
94.67926
fl-oz
|
29
dl
|
98.06067
fl-oz
|
30
dl
|
101.44207
fl-oz
|
31
dl
|
104.82347
fl-oz
|
32
dl
|
108.20487
fl-oz
|
33
dl
|
111.58627
fl-oz
|
34
dl
|
114.96768
fl-oz
|
35
dl
|
118.34908
fl-oz
|
36
dl
|
121.73048
fl-oz
|
37
dl
|
125.11188
fl-oz
|
38
dl
|
128.49329
fl-oz
|
39
dl
|
131.87469
fl-oz
|
40
dl
|
135.25609
fl-oz
|
41
dl
|
138.63749
fl-oz
|
42
dl
|
142.01889
fl-oz
|
43
dl
|
145.4003
fl-oz
|
44
dl
|
148.7817
fl-oz
|
45
dl
|
152.1631
fl-oz
|
46
dl
|
155.5445
fl-oz
|
47
dl
|
158.92591
fl-oz
|
48
dl
|
162.30731
fl-oz
|
49
dl
|
165.68871
fl-oz
|
50
dl
|
169.07011
fl-oz
|
51
dl
|
172.45152
fl-oz
|
52
dl
|
175.83292
fl-oz
|
53
dl
|
179.21432
fl-oz
|
54
dl
|
182.59572
fl-oz
|
55
dl
|
185.97712
fl-oz
|
56
dl
|
189.35853
fl-oz
|
57
dl
|
192.73993
fl-oz
|
58
dl
|
196.12133
fl-oz
|
59
dl
|
199.50273
fl-oz
|
60
dl
|
202.88414
fl-oz
|
61
dl
|
206.26554
fl-oz
|
62
dl
|
209.64694
fl-oz
|
63
dl
|
213.02834
fl-oz
|
64
dl
|
216.40974
fl-oz
|
65
dl
|
219.79115
fl-oz
|
66
dl
|
223.17255
fl-oz
|
67
dl
|
226.55395
fl-oz
|
68
dl
|
229.93535
fl-oz
|
69
dl
|
233.31676
fl-oz
|
70
dl
|
236.69816
fl-oz
|
71
dl
|
240.07956
fl-oz
|
72
dl
|
243.46096
fl-oz
|
73
dl
|
246.84236
fl-oz
|
74
dl
|
250.22377
fl-oz
|
75
dl
|
253.60517
fl-oz
|
76
dl
|
256.98657
fl-oz
|
77
dl
|
260.36797
fl-oz
|
78
dl
|
263.74938
fl-oz
|
79
dl
|
267.13078
fl-oz
|
80
dl
|
270.51218
fl-oz
|
81
dl
|
273.89358
fl-oz
|
82
dl
|
277.27499
fl-oz
|
83
dl
|
280.65639
fl-oz
|
84
dl
|
284.03779
fl-oz
|
85
dl
|
287.41919
fl-oz
|
86
dl
|
290.80059
fl-oz
|
87
dl
|
294.182
fl-oz
|
88
dl
|
297.5634
fl-oz
|
89
dl
|
300.9448
fl-oz
|
90
dl
|
304.3262
fl-oz
|
91
dl
|
307.70761
fl-oz
|
92
dl
|
311.08901
fl-oz
|
93
dl
|
314.47041
fl-oz
|
94
dl
|
317.85181
fl-oz
|
95
dl
|
321.23321
fl-oz
|
96
dl
|
324.61462
fl-oz
|
97
dl
|
327.99602
fl-oz
|
98
dl
|
331.37742
fl-oz
|
99
dl
|
334.75882
fl-oz
|
100
dl
|
338.14023
fl-oz
|
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