Convert dekaliter to megaliter
Please provide values below to convert dekaliter [daL] to megaliter [ML], or Convert megaliter to dekaliter.
How to Convert Dekaliter to Megaliter
1 daL = 1e-05 ML
Example: convert 15 daL to ML:
15 daL = 15 × 1e-05 ML = 0.00015 ML
Dekaliter to Megaliter Conversion Table
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Dekaliter
A dekaliter (daL) is a unit of volume equal to 10 liters.
History/Origin
The dekaliter is part of the metric system, introduced as a decimal multiple of the liter to facilitate larger volume measurements, especially in scientific and industrial contexts.
Current Use
Dekaliter is used in contexts requiring measurement of larger liquid volumes, such as in agriculture, food industry, and scientific research, though it is less common than liters.
Megaliter
A megaliter (ML) is a unit of volume equal to one million liters.
History/Origin
The megaliter is part of the metric system, introduced as a larger unit for measuring large volumes, especially in water management and environmental contexts, following the adoption of the metric system in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Current Use
Megaliters are used today in fields such as hydrology, water resource management, and environmental science to quantify large volumes of liquids, particularly water.