Convert cubic decimeter to quart (UK)
Please provide values below to convert cubic decimeter [dm^3] to quart (UK) [qt (UK)], or Convert quart (UK) to cubic decimeter.
How to Convert Cubic Decimeter to Quart (Uk)
1 dm^3 = 0.879876993196351 qt (UK)
Example: convert 15 dm^3 to qt (UK):
15 dm^3 = 15 × 0.879876993196351 qt (UK) = 13.1981548979453 qt (UK)
Cubic Decimeter to Quart (Uk) 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.
Quart (Uk)
The quart (UK) is a unit of volume equal to one-fourth of a imperial gallon, used primarily in the United Kingdom for measuring liquids.
History/Origin
The UK quart has its origins in the imperial system established in 1824, replacing earlier customary units. It was historically used for measuring liquids like milk and beer before metrication.
Current Use
Today, the UK quart is largely obsolete and replaced by metric units, but it may still be encountered in historical contexts or traditional recipes.