Cubic Decimeters (dm³)
Volume · Metric
Main conversion
1 dm³ = 1 l (0.001 m³)
Description and history
The cubic decimeter (symbol dm³) equals 0.001 cubic meters, or exactly 1 liter.
Technical and laboratory work uses it for soil analysis, growing substrates and small water volumes. Its equivalence to the liter makes it practical for mixes and doses.
Reference conversions
| Unit | Equals |
|---|---|
| Liters (l) | 1 dm³ = 1 l |
| Cubic Meters (m³) | 1 dm³ = 0.001 m³ |
| US Gallons (US gal) | 1 dm³ = 0.26417 US gal |
| Imperial Gallons (imp gal) | 1 dm³ = 0.21997 imp gal |