Convert Kiloliters to Deciliters
Convert Kiloliters (kL) to Deciliters (dL) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
dL = kL × 10000
About Kiloliters
A kiloliter (kL) = 1,000 L = 1 m³. Preferred in water management over 'cubic metre'. Municipal water bills in Australia and South Africa are issued in kL; pool and tank volumes are described in kL. A standard bathtub ≈0.3 kL; Olympic swimming pool 2,500 kL; annual household water use 50-150 kL/person. 1 kL = 1,000 L = 1 m³.
About Deciliters
A deciliter (dL) = 0.1 L = 100 mL - the universal blood-test reporting unit: blood glucose in mg/dL, haemoglobin in g/dL, cholesterol in mg/dL, BAC in g/dL. Normal fasting glucose <100 mg/dL; dangerous BAC >0.3 g/dL. Also the primary volumetric cooking unit in Scandinavian recipes (Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland). 1 dL = 0.1 L.
Quick Reference Table
| Kiloliters (kL) | Deciliters (dL) |
|---|---|
| 1 kL | 10000 dL |
| 2 kL | 20000 dL |
| 5 kL | 50000 dL |
| 10 kL | 100000 dL |
| 25 kL | 250000 dL |
| 50 kL | 500000 dL |
| 100 kL | 1000000 dL |