Hectolitre
noun
A unit of liquid or capacity in the metric system that equals one hundred litres.
The cask has a volume of two hectolitres.
Often appears as...
- hectolitre of wine
- hectolitre of beer
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A unit of liquid or capacity in the metric system that equals one hundred litres.
The cask has a volume of two hectolitres.
Often appears as...
- hectolitre of wine
- hectolitre of beer
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Measurement Units
Hectolitre is used to measure large quantities, often for agricultural produce or liquids.
The vineyard produced 300 hectolitres of wine this season.
Pro Tip 2/3Industry Specific
Common in industries like brewing or farming where large volumes are discussed.
Farmers reported the yield as 50 hectolitres per acre.
Pro Tip 3/3Metric System
Remember that hectolitre is part of the metric system, which is used worldwide except in the U.S.
The tank can hold up to 5 hectolitres of oil.
Pro Tip 1/3Measurement Units
Hectolitre is used to measure large quantities, often for agricultural produce or liquids.
The vineyard produced 300 hectolitres of wine this season.
Pro Tip 2/3Industry Specific
Common in industries like brewing or farming where large volumes are discussed.
Farmers reported the yield as 50 hectolitres per acre.
Pro Tip 3/3Metric System
Remember that hectolitre is part of the metric system, which is used worldwide except in the U.S.
The tank can hold up to 5 hectolitres of oil.
Pro Tip 1/3Measurement Units
Hectolitre is used to measure large quantities, often for agricultural produce or liquids.
The vineyard produced 300 hectolitres of wine this season.
Pro Tip 2/3Industry Specific
Common in industries like brewing or farming where large volumes are discussed.
Farmers reported the yield as 50 hectolitres per acre.
Pro Tip 3/3Metric System
Remember that hectolitre is part of the metric system, which is used worldwide except in the U.S.
The tank can hold up to 5 hectolitres of oil.
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