Convert barrel (oil) to hectoliter
Please provide values below to convert barrel (oil) [bbl (oil)] to hectoliter [hL], or Convert hectoliter to barrel (oil).
How to Convert Barrel (Oil) to Hectoliter
1 bbl (oil) = 1.589872949 hL
Example: convert 15 bbl (oil) to hL:
15 bbl (oil) = 15 × 1.589872949 hL = 23.848094235 hL
Barrel (Oil) to Hectoliter Conversion Table
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Barrel (Oil)
A barrel (bbl) is a unit of volume primarily used to measure quantities of oil and petroleum products, equivalent to 42 US gallons or approximately 159 liters.
History/Origin
The barrel originated as a measure for liquid goods in the 19th century, initially used in the brewing and distilling industries. Its use for oil measurement became standardized in the early 20th century, with the 42-gallon size becoming the industry standard in the United States.
Current Use
The barrel remains the standard unit of measurement for crude oil and petroleum products globally, used in trading, production, and inventory management within the oil industry.
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.