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To convert from Cubic Decimeter (dm3) to Kanna (kanna), use the following formula:
Let's convert 5 Cubic Decimeter (dm3) to Kanna (kanna).
Using the formula:
Therefore, 5 Cubic Decimeter (dm3) is equal to Kanna (kanna).
Here are some quick reference conversions from Cubic Decimeter (dm3) to Kanna (kanna):
| Cubic Decimeters | Kannor |
|---|---|
| 0.000001 dm3 | kanna |
| 0.001 dm3 | kanna |
| 0.1 dm3 | kanna |
| 1 dm3 | kanna |
| 2 dm3 | kanna |
| 3 dm3 | kanna |
| 4 dm3 | kanna |
| 5 dm3 | kanna |
| 6 dm3 | kanna |
| 7 dm3 | kanna |
| 8 dm3 | kanna |
| 9 dm3 | kanna |
| 10 dm3 | kanna |
| 20 dm3 | kanna |
| 30 dm3 | kanna |
| 40 dm3 | kanna |
| 50 dm3 | kanna |
| 100 dm3 | kanna |
| 1000 dm3 | kanna |
| 10000 dm3 | kanna |
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A cubic decimeter (dm3) is a unit used to measure volume in the metric system.
It is defined as the volume of a cube with sides that are one decimeter (10 cm) long.
Crucially, one cubic decimeter is precisely equal to one liter (L).
Yes, they are the same!
The most important thing to remember is that one cubic decimeter is precisely equal to 1 liter (1 dm3 = 1 L). This simple one-to-one relationship makes it a handy unit for measuring liquids.
Imagine a cube that is 10 cm tall, 10 cm wide, and 10 cm long—it holds exactly one liter of water.
This link between volume (from length) and capacity (liters) is a core principle of the metric system.
The cubic decimeter is a perfect "bridge" between smaller and larger volume measurements. Here's how it connects:
From dm3 to Cubic Centimeters (cm3): Since 1 decimeter = 10 centimeters, a cubic decimeter contains 10 x 10 x 10 = 1,000 cubic centimeters (cm3).
From dm3 to Milliliters (mL): Because 1 cm3 is identical to 1 milliliter (mL), it means that 1 dm3 also equals 1,000 mL.
From dm3 to Cubic Meters (m3): To measure larger spaces, you need 1,000 cubic decimeters to make one cubic meter (1 m3).
While you might not hear "cubic decimeter" in everyday conversation, it is essential in many scientific and technical fields:
Chemistry: Solution concentrations are often measured in moles per cubic decimeter (mol/dm3).
Engineering: The size of a car engine (its displacement) is measured in liters, which is a direct measurement of cubic decimeters.
Manufacturing: It's used for precise calculations where accuracy is critical.
A Kanna is a traditional unit of volume from Sweden, equal to 2.617 liters.
The word itself means "can," "pot," or "jug" in Swedish, directly reflecting its use as a container for measuring.
The correct plural form is Kannor, a term you'll find in historical records and recipes.
The Kanna has deep roots in Swedish history, serving as a standard unit of measurement long before the country adopted the metric system in 1889.
This measurement was a part of everyday life, used in homes and markets all across Sweden to measure everything from milk and spirits to dry goods.
The Kanna was part of a larger system of units, where a stop was half a Kanna, and a tunna (or barrel) was made up of 48 Kannor.
To help you visualize this volume, one Kanna is approximately the size of a large 2-liter soda bottle.
Here is a quick Kanna conversion guide to modern and historic units: