Convert Deciliters (dl) to Gallons (gal)
Enter a value below to convert Deciliters (dl) to Gallons (gal).
Conversion:
1 Deciliters (dl) = 0.026417217686 Gallons (gal)
How to Convert Deciliters (dl) to Gallons (gal)
1 dl = 0.026417217686 gal
1 gal = 37.8541 dl
Example: convert 15 Deciliters (dl) to Gallons (gal):
25 dl = 0.66043044214 gal
Deciliters (dl) to Gallons (gal) Conversion Table
| Deciliters (dl) | Gallons (gal) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 dl | 0.00026417217686 gal |
| 0.1 dl | 0.0026417217686 gal |
| 1 dl | 0.026417217686 gal |
| 2 dl | 0.052834435372 gal |
| 3 dl | 0.079251653057 gal |
| 5 dl | 0.13208608843 gal |
| 10 dl | 0.26417217686 gal |
| 20 dl | 0.52834435372 gal |
| 50 dl | 1.3208608843 gal |
| 100 dl | 2.6417217686 gal |
| 1000 dl | 26.417217686 gal |
Deciliters (dl)
Definition
A deciliter (dL) is a metric unit of volume equal to one tenth of a liter (0.1 L) or 100 milliliters.
History
The deciliter is part of the metric prefix system. It has been used in Scandinavian and some Central European countries for recipe measurements and food labeling since the adoption of the metric system.
Current use
Deciliters are commonly used in Scandinavian cooking recipes, medical blood test results (e.g., mg/dL for blood sugar levels), and some European food product labeling.
Gallons (gal)
Definition
A US gallon (gal) is a unit of volume equal to 4 US quarts, 128 US fluid ounces, or approximately 3.78541 liters.
History
The US gallon is based on the English wine gallon of 231 cubic inches, standardized by Queen Anne in 1707. It differs from the British imperial gallon (4.546 L) which was established in 1824.
Current use
US gallons are the standard unit for gasoline pricing and sales, milk containers, water jugs, pool capacity, and paint quantities in the United States. Fuel efficiency is measured in miles per gallon (mpg).