Hectolitre

usgb/ˈhektəliːtər/
noun

A unit of liquid or capacity in the metric system that equals one hundred litres.

The cask has a volume of two hectolitres.
Visual representation of "hectolitre" - A unit of liquid or capacity in the metric system that equals one hundred litres.

Often appears as...

  • hectolitre of wine
  • hectolitre of beer

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Measurement Units

Hectolitre is used to measure large quantities, often for agricultural produce or liquids.

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The vineyard produced 300 hectolitres of wine this season.
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Industry Specific

Common in industries like brewing or farming where large volumes are discussed.

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Farmers reported the yield as 50 hectolitres per acre.
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Metric System

Remember that hectolitre is part of the metric system, which is used worldwide except in the U.S.

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The tank can hold up to 5 hectolitres of oil.
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