The litre (or liter) is a fascinating metric unit of volume predominantly used for measuring liquids. Curiously, while it is synonymous with the metric litre, it is not an official unit in the International System of Units (SI); instead, it is accepted for use with the SI due to its practicality. Originally defined as the volume of one kilogram of water at maximum density, the litre provides a tangible connection between volume and weight, emphasizing the interrelationship of these physical properties.
Despite its widespread application in everyday life, such as in beverages and fuels, the litre’s versatility extends beyond terrestrial boundaries. It plays a crucial role in astrobiology, where scientists explore celestial bodies for signs of water, often in volumes measured by litres or their scientific counterpart, cubic decimetres. Whether quenching thirst or exploring the cosmos, the litre connects us to the natural world in multifaceted ways.
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.
| Litres | Decilitres |
|---|---|
0
l
|
0
dl
|
1
l
|
10
dl
|
2
l
|
20
dl
|
3
l
|
30
dl
|
4
l
|
40
dl
|
5
l
|
50
dl
|
6
l
|
60
dl
|
7
l
|
70
dl
|
8
l
|
80
dl
|
9
l
|
90
dl
|
10
l
|
100
dl
|
11
l
|
110
dl
|
12
l
|
120
dl
|
13
l
|
130
dl
|
14
l
|
140
dl
|
15
l
|
150
dl
|
16
l
|
160
dl
|
17
l
|
170
dl
|
18
l
|
180
dl
|
19
l
|
190
dl
|
20
l
|
200
dl
|
21
l
|
210
dl
|
22
l
|
220
dl
|
23
l
|
230
dl
|
24
l
|
240
dl
|
25
l
|
250
dl
|
26
l
|
260
dl
|
27
l
|
270
dl
|
28
l
|
280
dl
|
29
l
|
290
dl
|
30
l
|
300
dl
|
31
l
|
310
dl
|
32
l
|
320
dl
|
33
l
|
330
dl
|
34
l
|
340
dl
|
35
l
|
350
dl
|
36
l
|
360
dl
|
37
l
|
370
dl
|
38
l
|
380
dl
|
39
l
|
390
dl
|
40
l
|
400
dl
|
41
l
|
410
dl
|
42
l
|
420
dl
|
43
l
|
430
dl
|
44
l
|
440
dl
|
45
l
|
450
dl
|
46
l
|
460
dl
|
47
l
|
470
dl
|
48
l
|
480
dl
|
49
l
|
490
dl
|
50
l
|
500
dl
|
51
l
|
510
dl
|
52
l
|
520
dl
|
53
l
|
530
dl
|
54
l
|
540
dl
|
55
l
|
550
dl
|
56
l
|
560
dl
|
57
l
|
570
dl
|
58
l
|
580
dl
|
59
l
|
590
dl
|
60
l
|
600
dl
|
61
l
|
610
dl
|
62
l
|
620
dl
|
63
l
|
630
dl
|
64
l
|
640
dl
|
65
l
|
650
dl
|
66
l
|
660
dl
|
67
l
|
670
dl
|
68
l
|
680
dl
|
69
l
|
690
dl
|
70
l
|
700
dl
|
71
l
|
710
dl
|
72
l
|
720
dl
|
73
l
|
730
dl
|
74
l
|
740
dl
|
75
l
|
750
dl
|
76
l
|
760
dl
|
77
l
|
770
dl
|
78
l
|
780
dl
|
79
l
|
790
dl
|
80
l
|
800
dl
|
81
l
|
810
dl
|
82
l
|
820
dl
|
83
l
|
830
dl
|
84
l
|
840
dl
|
85
l
|
850
dl
|
86
l
|
860
dl
|
87
l
|
870
dl
|
88
l
|
880
dl
|
89
l
|
890
dl
|
90
l
|
900
dl
|
91
l
|
910
dl
|
92
l
|
920
dl
|
93
l
|
930
dl
|
94
l
|
940
dl
|
95
l
|
950
dl
|
96
l
|
960
dl
|
97
l
|
970
dl
|
98
l
|
980
dl
|
99
l
|
990
dl
|
100
l
|
1000
dl
|
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