Liters to Deciliters

Convert liters (L) to deciliters (dL). Type in either box; the other updates as you go.

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1 L = 10 dL

1 liter equals10 dL
1 deciliter equals0.1 L
FormuladL = L × 10

How to convert liters to deciliters

To convert liters to deciliters, multiply the number of liters by 10.

dL = L × 10

Example

Convert 5 liters to deciliters:

5 L × 10 = 50 dL

Liter to deciliter conversion chart

Liters to deciliters
Liters (L)Deciliters (dL)
1 L10 dL
2 L20 dL
3 L30 dL
4 L40 dL
5 L50 dL
6 L60 dL
7 L70 dL
8 L80 dL
9 L90 dL
10 L100 dL
12 L120 dL
15 L150 dL
20 L200 dL
25 L250 dL
30 L300 dL
40 L400 dL
50 L500 dL
60 L600 dL
70 L700 dL
75 L750 dL
80 L800 dL
90 L900 dL
100 L1,000 dL
150 L1,500 dL
200 L2,000 dL
250 L2,500 dL
500 L5,000 dL
1,000 L10,000 dL

Going the other way? See the deciliters to liters chart.

About the units

Liter (L)

A liter is the volume of a cube 10 centimeters on each side. It is the everyday metric unit for drinks and fuel.

Deciliter (dL)

A deciliter is one tenth of a liter, 100 milliliters. Recipes in Scandinavia and medical blood tests use deciliters.

Frequently asked questions

How many deciliters are in a liter?

There are 10 deciliters in a liter.

How many liters are in a deciliter?

There are 0.1 liters in a deciliter.

How do you convert liters to deciliters?

To convert liters to deciliters, multiply the number of liters by 10.

What is 5 liters in deciliters?

5 liters equals 50 deciliters.

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