What does “dL” mean in measurement?

[ErlindaDea]

I’ve come across “dL” in some recipes and nutrition labels. Can someone explain what it stands for and how it relates to liters or milliliters?

 

[Hellen0346]

In measurement, “dL” stands for deciliter.

• 1 deciliter (dL) = 0.1 liters
• It is commonly used in cooking, chemistry, and medicine to measure liquids.

Example:

• 5 dL of water = 0.5 liters
• 10 dL of milk = 1 liter

It’s a metric unit, part of the liter system.