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    Unit conversion between cm³ and dm³

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    A volume in cm³ must be divided by 1000 before use, because 1 dm³ equals 1000 cm³.
    AQA · Concentration of solutions (study guide)
    Since 1 dm³ = 1000 cm³, divide a volume in cm³ by 1000 before multiplying.
    AQA · Concentration of solutions (study guide)

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