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 “matsked” is a traditional Swedish unit of volume, typically used in cooking and baking. Equivalent to about 15 milliliters or one metric tablespoon, this unit reflects the precision and efficiency of Swedish culinary practices. Originating from the Scandinavian penchant for exactness, the matsked ensures consistency in recipes that have been passed down through generations. Interestingly, while the metric tablespoon is universal, home cooks in Sweden might still prefer using the matsked due to its cultural significance and ease of use in traditional recipes.
In a global context, the matsked offers a glimpse into how culinary measurements can vary and adapt over time and across cultures. Understanding such units emphasizes the rich tapestry of cultural practices surrounding cooking and the importance of preserving them alongside modern adaptations.
| Decilitres | Matskedar |
|---|---|
0
dl
|
0
msk
|
1
dl
|
6.66667
msk
|
2
dl
|
13.33333
msk
|
3
dl
|
20
msk
|
4
dl
|
26.66667
msk
|
5
dl
|
33.33333
msk
|
6
dl
|
40
msk
|
7
dl
|
46.66667
msk
|
8
dl
|
53.33333
msk
|
9
dl
|
60
msk
|
10
dl
|
66.66667
msk
|
11
dl
|
73.33333
msk
|
12
dl
|
80
msk
|
13
dl
|
86.66667
msk
|
14
dl
|
93.33333
msk
|
15
dl
|
100
msk
|
16
dl
|
106.66667
msk
|
17
dl
|
113.33333
msk
|
18
dl
|
120
msk
|
19
dl
|
126.66667
msk
|
20
dl
|
133.33333
msk
|
21
dl
|
140
msk
|
22
dl
|
146.66667
msk
|
23
dl
|
153.33333
msk
|
24
dl
|
160
msk
|
25
dl
|
166.66667
msk
|
26
dl
|
173.33333
msk
|
27
dl
|
180
msk
|
28
dl
|
186.66667
msk
|
29
dl
|
193.33333
msk
|
30
dl
|
200
msk
|
31
dl
|
206.66667
msk
|
32
dl
|
213.33333
msk
|
33
dl
|
220
msk
|
34
dl
|
226.66667
msk
|
35
dl
|
233.33333
msk
|
36
dl
|
240
msk
|
37
dl
|
246.66667
msk
|
38
dl
|
253.33333
msk
|
39
dl
|
260
msk
|
40
dl
|
266.66667
msk
|
41
dl
|
273.33333
msk
|
42
dl
|
280
msk
|
43
dl
|
286.66667
msk
|
44
dl
|
293.33333
msk
|
45
dl
|
300
msk
|
46
dl
|
306.66667
msk
|
47
dl
|
313.33333
msk
|
48
dl
|
320
msk
|
49
dl
|
326.66667
msk
|
50
dl
|
333.33333
msk
|
51
dl
|
340
msk
|
52
dl
|
346.66667
msk
|
53
dl
|
353.33333
msk
|
54
dl
|
360
msk
|
55
dl
|
366.66667
msk
|
56
dl
|
373.33333
msk
|
57
dl
|
380
msk
|
58
dl
|
386.66667
msk
|
59
dl
|
393.33333
msk
|
60
dl
|
400
msk
|
61
dl
|
406.66667
msk
|
62
dl
|
413.33333
msk
|
63
dl
|
420
msk
|
64
dl
|
426.66667
msk
|
65
dl
|
433.33333
msk
|
66
dl
|
440
msk
|
67
dl
|
446.66667
msk
|
68
dl
|
453.33333
msk
|
69
dl
|
460
msk
|
70
dl
|
466.66667
msk
|
71
dl
|
473.33333
msk
|
72
dl
|
480
msk
|
73
dl
|
486.66667
msk
|
74
dl
|
493.33333
msk
|
75
dl
|
500
msk
|
76
dl
|
506.66667
msk
|
77
dl
|
513.33333
msk
|
78
dl
|
520
msk
|
79
dl
|
526.66667
msk
|
80
dl
|
533.33333
msk
|
81
dl
|
540
msk
|
82
dl
|
546.66667
msk
|
83
dl
|
553.33333
msk
|
84
dl
|
560
msk
|
85
dl
|
566.66667
msk
|
86
dl
|
573.33333
msk
|
87
dl
|
580
msk
|
88
dl
|
586.66667
msk
|
89
dl
|
593.33333
msk
|
90
dl
|
600
msk
|
91
dl
|
606.66667
msk
|
92
dl
|
613.33333
msk
|
93
dl
|
620
msk
|
94
dl
|
626.66667
msk
|
95
dl
|
633.33333
msk
|
96
dl
|
640
msk
|
97
dl
|
646.66667
msk
|
98
dl
|
653.33333
msk
|
99
dl
|
660
msk
|
100
dl
|
666.66667
msk
|
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