What is a fluid ounce (US)?

A fluid ounce (US) is a unit of volume in the US customary system equal to 1/128 of a US liquid gallon, exactly 29.5735295625 milliliters.

How many milliliters are in a deciliter?

A deciliter equals 100 milliliters, which is one-tenth of a liter.

Why convert from fluid ounces (US) to deciliters?

Converting helps translate US measurements into metric volumes, useful in cooking, science, and clinical applications that favor the metric system.

How to Convert from Fluid ounce (US) [fl oz (US)] to Deciliter [dL]?

Convert volume measurements from the US customary unit fluid ounce (US) to the metric deciliter (dL) with ease using our straightforward guide and examples.

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Fluid ounce (US) [fl oz (US)] to Deciliter [dL] Conversion Table

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Fluid ounce (US) [fl oz (US)] to Deciliter [dL] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This tool enables users to convert fluid ounce (US) volumes into deciliters, bridging the gap between US customary and metric volume measurements. It's designed to assist with culinary, laboratory, and chemical volume conversions for clearer, standardized results.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the volume value in fluid ounce (US) you want to convert.
Choose deciliter (dL) as the target unit for conversion.
Execute the conversion to obtain the volume in deciliters.
Refer to examples for guidance and verification.

Key Features

Converts fluid ounce (US) volumes to deciliters with precise definition references.
Supports common use scenarios like cooking, clinical labs, and chemical formulations.
Provides concrete examples to demonstrate the conversion.
Browser-based and easy to use without complex setup.

Examples

8 fluid ounces (US) equals 2.3658823648 deciliters.
16 fluid ounces (US) converts to 4.7317055296 deciliters.

Common Use Cases

Converting ingredient measures for US recipes to metric volumes.
Reporting lab concentrations and analyte volumes in clinical settings.
Measuring chemical reagent volumes where 100 mL increments are used.

Tips & Best Practices

Use this conversion for standardized recipe adjustments and kitchen measurements.
Apply in clinical and chemical contexts where intermediate volume increments provide convenience.
Be aware that slight variation can occur due to the non-SI status of fluid ounce (US).

Limitations

The US fluid ounce is not an SI unit, so minor inaccuracies from rounding or measurement tools may occur.
Deciliters may be less common in regions strictly adhering to either US customary or SI units, limiting practical use.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a fluid ounce (US)?: A fluid ounce (US) is a unit of volume in the US customary system equal to 1/128 of a US liquid gallon, exactly 29.5735295625 milliliters.
How many milliliters are in a deciliter?: A deciliter equals 100 milliliters, which is one-tenth of a liter.
Why convert from fluid ounces (US) to deciliters?: Converting helps translate US measurements into metric volumes, useful in cooking, science, and clinical applications that favor the metric system.

Key Terminology

fluid ounce (US): A unit of volume in the US customary system equal to one 128th of a US liquid gallon, or 29.5735295625 milliliters.
deciliter (dL): A metric unit of volume equal to one-tenth of a liter or 100 milliliters, used for intermediate volume measurements.

Quick Knowledge Check

What volume does one US fluid ounce correspond to in milliliters?

Exactly 30.5 milliliters

Exactly 29.5735295625 milliliters

Exactly 28 milliliters

How many milliliters are in one deciliter?

100 milliliters

10 milliliters

1,000 milliliters

Which context commonly uses deciliters for volume reporting?

Clinical laboratory concentration reports

US customary cooking measures

Imperial liquid measurements

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