Convert deciliter to pint (US)
Please provide values below to convert deciliter [dL] to pint (US) [pt (US)], or Convert pint (US) to deciliter.
How to Convert Deciliter to Pint (Us)
1 dL = 0.211337641886519 pt (US)
Example: convert 15 dL to pt (US):
15 dL = 15 × 0.211337641886519 pt (US) = 3.17006462829778 pt (US)
Deciliter to Pint (Us) Conversion Table
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Deciliter
A deciliter (dL) is a unit of volume equal to one-tenth of a liter, commonly used to measure liquids.
History/Origin
The deciliter was introduced as part of the metric system in the 19th century to provide a convenient subdivision of the liter, facilitating measurements in cooking and scientific contexts.
Current Use
Deciliters are used in various countries for measuring liquids in cooking, nutrition labeling, and scientific experiments, especially where metric units are standard.
Pint (Us)
A pint (US) is a unit of volume measurement equal to 16 US fluid ounces or approximately 473.176 milliliters.
History/Origin
The US pint originated from the British imperial pint but was standardized in the United States in the 19th century. It has been used primarily for measuring liquids like milk and beer.
Current Use
The US pint is commonly used in the United States for measuring beverages, dairy products, and other liquids in cooking, retail, and food service industries.