Convert kiloliter to megaliter
Please provide values below to convert kiloliter [kL] to megaliter [ML], or Convert megaliter to kiloliter.
How to Convert Kiloliter to Megaliter
1 kL = 0.001 ML
Example: convert 15 kL to ML:
15 kL = 15 × 0.001 ML = 0.015 ML
Kiloliter to Megaliter Conversion Table
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Kiloliter
A kiloliter (kL) is a unit of volume equal to 1,000 liters.
History/Origin
The kiloliter originated from the metric system as a larger unit for measuring volume, primarily used in scientific and industrial contexts since the adoption of the metric system in the 19th century.
Current Use
Kiloliters are used today in fields such as water management, agriculture, and industry to measure large quantities of liquids efficiently.
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.