Decaliters to Liters Converter
Convert beverage and agricultural volumes from Decaliters (daL) to Liters (L). Includes a unit price calculator for bulk trading in wine and brewing.
About
Professional trading in the beverage and agriculture sectors often relies on the Decaliter (daL) as a standard unit for bulk volumes, particularly in European wine markets and brewery logistics. While the conversion to Liters (L) is mathematically linear, manual calculations during high-volume transactions introduce risk. Misinterpreting a harvest yield or a tank capacity by a factor of ten disrupts inventory management and financial projections.
This tool addresses the specific needs of traders and producers by linking volume conversion directly to cost analysis. Beyond the standard metric translation, the integrated pricing function determines the exact cost per Liter based on total lot cost and volume. This utility supports quick decision-making when comparing bulk daL quotes against retail-ready Liter pricing, ensuring margin accuracy without requiring separate spreadsheets.
Formulas
The relationship between Decaliters and Liters is defined by the metric prefix deca-, representing a factor of ten.
Volume Conversion:
VL = VdaL × 10
Unit Price Calculation:
PL = Total CostVdaL × 10
Where V represents volume and P represents price per unit.
Reference Data
| Decaliters (daL) | Liters (L) | Common Usage Context |
|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1 | Standard bottle equivalent (approx) |
| 1 | 10 | Small keg / Bucket |
| 5 | 50 | Commercial Keg |
| 10 | 100 | Hectoliter Base Unit |
| 22.5 | 225 | Bordeaux Barrique |
| 22.8 | 228 | Burgundy Barrel |
| 50 | 500 | Puncheon Barrel |
| 100 | 1000 | Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) |
| 500 | 5000 | Small Fermentation Tank |
| 1000 | 10000 | Standard Truck Tanker |