Convert deciliter to quart (US)
Please provide values below to convert deciliter [dL] to quart (US) [qt (US)], or Convert quart (US) to deciliter.
How to Convert Deciliter to Quart (Us)
1 dL = 0.105668820943259 qt (US)
Example: convert 15 dL to qt (US):
15 dL = 15 × 0.105668820943259 qt (US) = 1.58503231414889 qt (US)
Deciliter to Quart (Us) Conversion Table
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Deciliter
A deciliter (dL) is a unit of volume equal to one-tenth of a liter, commonly used to measure liquids.
History/Origin
The deciliter was introduced as part of the metric system in the 19th century to provide a convenient subdivision of the liter, facilitating measurements in cooking and scientific contexts.
Current Use
Deciliters are used in various countries for measuring liquids in cooking, nutrition labeling, and scientific experiments, especially where metric units are standard.
Quart (Us)
A quart (US) is a unit of volume measurement equal to one-fourth of a US gallon, commonly used for liquids and other substances.
History/Origin
The quart originated from the Old French word 'quarte,' meaning 'quarter,' and has been used in the United States since the 18th century as part of the customary system of measurement.
Current Use
Today, the US quart is used primarily in cooking, beverage packaging, and measuring liquids in the United States, although it has largely been replaced by metric units in scientific contexts.