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To convert from Fluid Ounce (fl-oz) to Deciliter (dl), use the following formula:
With is the ratio between the base units Liter (l) and Fluid Ounce (fl-oz).
Let's convert 5 Fluid Ounce (fl-oz) to Deciliter (dl).
Using the formula:
Therefore, 5 Fluid Ounce (fl-oz) is equal to Deciliter (dl).
Here are some quick reference conversions from Fluid Ounce (fl-oz) to Deciliter (dl):
| Fluid Ounces | Deciliters |
|---|---|
| 0.000001 fl-oz | dl |
| 0.001 fl-oz | dl |
| 0.1 fl-oz | dl |
| 1 fl-oz | dl |
| 2 fl-oz | dl |
| 3 fl-oz | dl |
| 4 fl-oz | dl |
| 5 fl-oz | dl |
| 6 fl-oz | dl |
| 7 fl-oz | dl |
| 8 fl-oz | dl |
| 9 fl-oz | dl |
| 10 fl-oz | dl |
| 20 fl-oz | dl |
| 30 fl-oz | dl |
| 40 fl-oz | dl |
| 50 fl-oz | dl |
| 100 fl-oz | dl |
| 1000 fl-oz | dl |
| 10000 fl-oz | dl |
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A fluid ounce (fl oz) is a common unit used to measure volume in the imperial and US customary systems.
It tells you how much space a liquid takes up.
This is a common point of confusion: no, they are not the same!
The US fluid ounce is slightly larger than the UK (Imperial) fluid ounce. This slight difference is crucial to remember for recipes and measurements, especially when converting between systems.
The word "ounce" can be tricky because it measures two different things:
A fluid ounce (fl oz) measures volume (how much space something occupies).
An ounce (oz) measures weight (how heavy something is).
Think of it like this: a fluid ounce tells you the size of a container, while a regular ounce tells you how heavy its contents are.
For example, one fluid ounce of honey is much heavier than one fluid ounce of cooking oil because honey has a higher density.
The idea of the fluid ounce has a practical history.
In the British Imperial system, it was initially defined as the volume taken up by one ounce of water at a specific temperature.
This simple link between weight and volume made it a convenient and intuitive unit for measuring everyday liquids like water, wine, and ale for centuries.
A deciliter (dL) is a common metric unit of volume equal to one-tenth of a liter.
It is often used in cooking and medical measurements.
While less common in North America, the deciliter is a standard unit of measurement in many European kitchens, especially in Scandinavia.
It's frequently used in recipes to measure both dry and liquid ingredients, such as flour, sugar, water, and milk.
You'll often find it printed on measuring cups and food packaging throughout the region.
The deciliter plays a crucial role in the medical field.
Blood test results often use this unit to express the concentration of substances in the blood.
For example, blood sugar levels are commonly measured in milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL), and cholesterol levels are also frequently reported this way.
The deciliter fits neatly within the decimal-based metric system.
The prefix "deci-" means one-tenth, so a deciliter is exactly one-tenth of a liter.
To help you visualize its size, here are some common conversions: