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Cubic decimeter(dm³)

The cubic decimeter is a metric volume unit equal to one liter.

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Symbol
dm³
Quantity
Volume
Measurement system
SI
SI classification
Prefixed SI unit
Reference unit
Cubic meter
Exact relationship
1 dm³ = 1 L exactly

Visualizing cubic decimeter

A cube measuring 1 dm along each of its three dimensions has a volume of 1 dm³. Other shapes can have the same volume.

What the cubic decimeter is

The cubic decimeter is a direct metric unit equivalent to the liter, commonly used in science and teaching.

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