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About these units
Cubic Decimeter (dm³)
A cubic decimeter is defined as 1 liter, since it is the volume of a cube 10 centimeters per side. Though equivalent to the liter, dm³ is often used in engineering and physics because it fits neatly into the SI geometric framework. This unit is convenient when working with densities (kg/dm³), where the equivalence of 1 dm³ and 1 L simplifies many calculations involving fluids and materials. While the liter dominates everyday usage, the cubic decimeter is favored in technical contexts where a strong geometric interpretation is needed—for example, in tank sizing, volumetric flow calculations, or experiments involving water displacement.
Hundred-Cubic Foot (100 ft³)
This is simply another expression of 100 cubic feet, used in billing systems, engineering calculations, and pipeline monitoring. Where the abbreviation CCF is standard for water utilities, many technical publications explicitly use "100 ft³" to avoid ambiguity. Engineers working on ventilation systems, gas pipelines, or storage capacities may choose this form for clarity in calculations. Its simplicity and direct reference to cubic feet make it a universally understood expression in industries that rely on imperial volume measurement.