Convert hectoliter to cubic yard
Please provide values below to convert hectoliter [hL] to cubic yard [yd^3], or Convert cubic yard to hectoliter.
How to Convert Hectoliter to Cubic Yard
1 hL = 0.130795061928702 yd^3
Example: convert 15 hL to yd^3:
15 hL = 15 × 0.130795061928702 yd^3 = 1.96192592893053 yd^3
Hectoliter to Cubic Yard 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.
Cubic Yard
A cubic yard is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides of one yard (3 feet) in length.
History/Origin
The cubic yard originated from the imperial and US customary measurement systems, primarily used in construction, landscaping, and shipping industries for measuring large volumes of materials.
Current Use
Today, the cubic yard is commonly used in construction, landscaping, and waste management to measure materials like soil, gravel, and debris, and is part of volume conversions in various applications.