Online calculator to convert deciliters to kiloliters (dL to kL) 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 deciliters and kiloliters.
What is a deciliter (dL)?
A deciliter is a unit of volume in the Metric System. The symbol for deciliter is dL. There are 10,000 deciliters in a kiloliter. The International spelling for this unit is decilitre.
What is a kiloliter (kL)?
A kiloliter is a unit of volume in the Metric System. The symbol for kiloliter is kL. There are 0.0001 kiloliters in a deciliter. The International spelling for this unit is kilolitre.
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 dL to kL is:
kL = dL ÷ 10,000
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from deciliters to kiloliters (dL to kL).
Deciliter to Kiloliter Conversion Example
Task: Convert 25,000 deciliters to kiloliters (show work) Formula: dL ÷ 10,000 = kL Calculations: 25,000 dL ÷ 10,000 = 2.5 kL Result: 25,000 dL is equal to 2.5 kL
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from dL to kL.
Deciliters to Kiloliters Conversion Chart
| deciliters (dL) | kiloliters (kL) |
|---|---|
| 1 dL | 0.0001 kL |
| 2 dL | 0.0002 kL |
| 3 dL | 0.0003 kL |
| 4 dL | 0.0004 kL |
| 5 dL | 0.0005 kL |
| 6 dL | 0.0006 kL |
| 7 dL | 0.0007 kL |
| 8 dL | 0.0008 kL |
| 9 dL | 0.0009 kL |
| 10 dL | 0.001 kL |
| 20 dL | 0.002 kL |
| 30 dL | 0.003 kL |
| 40 dL | 0.004 kL |
| 50 dL | 0.005 kL |
| 75 dL | 0.0075 kL |
| 100 dL | 0.01 kL |
| 250 dL | 0.025 kL |
| 500 dL | 0.05 kL |
| 750 dL | 0.075 kL |
| 1,000 dL | 0.1 kL |
| 2,500 dL | 0.25 kL |
| 5,000 dL | 0.5 kL |
| 7,500 dL | 0.75 kL |
| 10,000 dL | 1 kL |
| 25,000 dL | 2.5 kL |
| 50,000 dL | 5 kL |
| 75,000 dL | 7.5 kL |
| 100,000 dL | 10 kL |
| 250,000 dL | 25 kL |
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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