Convert cubic decimeter to megaliter
Please provide values below to convert cubic decimeter [dm^3] to megaliter [ML], or Convert megaliter to cubic decimeter.
How to Convert Cubic Decimeter to Megaliter
1 dm^3 = 1e-06 ML
Example: convert 15 dm^3 to ML:
15 dm^3 = 15 × 1e-06 ML = 1.5e-05 ML
Cubic Decimeter to Megaliter Conversion Table
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Cubic Decimeter
A cubic decimeter (dm^3) is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides of one decimeter (10 centimeters).
History/Origin
The cubic decimeter has been used as a standard unit of volume in the metric system since its adoption, primarily for scientific and industrial measurements, as a convenient subdivision of the liter.
Current Use
The cubic decimeter is commonly used in scientific, medical, and industrial contexts to measure liquids and other substances, often interchangeably with liters, since 1 dm^3 equals 1 liter.
Megaliter
A megaliter (ML) is a unit of volume equal to one million liters.
History/Origin
The megaliter is part of the metric system, introduced as a larger unit for measuring large volumes, especially in water management and environmental contexts, following the adoption of the metric system in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Current Use
Megaliters are used today in fields such as hydrology, water resource management, and environmental science to quantify large volumes of liquids, particularly water.