Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hectolitro

Noun
/ˈhɛktəˌliːtər/
Definition
A hectolitre is a metric unit for measuring volume, equivalent to 100 liters.
Examples
  • The brewery produces 500 hectolitres of beer every month.
  • The farmer stored his yield in 20 hectolitre containers.
  • One hectolitre of water weighs 100 kilograms.
Meaning
Used primarily in sectors that require large volume measurements, such as agriculture and brewing.
Synonyms
  • None