Convert cubic decimeter to cubic yard

Please provide values below to convert cubic decimeter [dm^3] to cubic yard [yd^3], or Convert cubic yard to cubic decimeter.




How to Convert Cubic Decimeter to Cubic Yard

1 dm^3 = 0.00130795061928702 yd^3

Example: convert 15 dm^3 to yd^3:
15 dm^3 = 15 Γ— 0.00130795061928702 yd^3 = 0.0196192592893053 yd^3


Cubic Decimeter to Cubic Yard 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.


Cubic Yard

A cubic yard is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides of one yard (3 feet) in length.

History/Origin

The cubic yard originated from the imperial and US customary measurement systems, primarily used in construction, landscaping, and shipping industries for measuring large volumes of materials.

Current Use

Today, the cubic yard is commonly used in construction, landscaping, and waste management to measure materials like soil, gravel, and debris, and is part of volume conversions in various applications.



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