Convert hectoliter to megaliter
Please provide values below to convert hectoliter [hL] to megaliter [ML], or Convert megaliter to hectoliter.
How to Convert Hectoliter to Megaliter
1 hL = 0.0001 ML
Example: convert 15 hL to ML:
15 hL = 15 × 0.0001 ML = 0.0015 ML
Hectoliter to Megaliter Conversion Table
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Hectoliter
A hectoliter (hL) is a unit of volume equal to 100 liters.
History/Origin
The hectoliter is part of the metric system, introduced in the 19th century alongside other metric units for standardization of measurements worldwide.
Current Use
Hectoliters are commonly used in the beverage industry, especially for measuring wine, beer, and other liquid quantities, as well as in agriculture and food production for larger volume measurements.
Megaliter
A megaliter (ML) is a unit of volume equal to one million liters.
History/Origin
The megaliter is part of the metric system, introduced as a larger unit for measuring large volumes, especially in water management and environmental contexts, following the adoption of the metric system in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Current Use
Megaliters are used today in fields such as hydrology, water resource management, and environmental science to quantify large volumes of liquids, particularly water.