Convert cubic decimeter to pint (US)
Please provide values below to convert cubic decimeter [dm^3] to pint (US) [pt (US)], or Convert pint (US) to cubic decimeter.
How to Convert Cubic Decimeter to Pint (Us)
1 dm^3 = 2.11337641886519 pt (US)
Example: convert 15 dm^3 to pt (US):
15 dm^3 = 15 × 2.11337641886519 pt (US) = 31.7006462829778 pt (US)
Cubic Decimeter to Pint (Us) Conversion Table
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Cubic Decimeter
A cubic decimeter (dm^3) is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides of one decimeter (10 centimeters).
History/Origin
The cubic decimeter has been used as a standard unit of volume in the metric system since its adoption, primarily for scientific and industrial measurements, as a convenient subdivision of the liter.
Current Use
The cubic decimeter is commonly used in scientific, medical, and industrial contexts to measure liquids and other substances, often interchangeably with liters, since 1 dm^3 equals 1 liter.
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.