Convert dekaliter to barrel (US)
Please provide values below to convert dekaliter [daL] to barrel (US) [bbl (US)], or Convert barrel (US) to dekaliter.
How to Convert Dekaliter to Barrel (Us)
1 daL = 0.0838641436029481 bbl (US)
Example: convert 15 daL to bbl (US):
15 daL = 15 × 0.0838641436029481 bbl (US) = 1.25796215404422 bbl (US)
Dekaliter to Barrel (Us) Conversion Table
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Dekaliter
A dekaliter (daL) is a unit of volume equal to 10 liters.
History/Origin
The dekaliter is part of the metric system, introduced as a decimal multiple of the liter to facilitate larger volume measurements, especially in scientific and industrial contexts.
Current Use
Dekaliter is used in contexts requiring measurement of larger liquid volumes, such as in agriculture, food industry, and scientific research, though it is less common than liters.
Barrel (Us)
A barrel (US) is a unit of volume primarily used to measure liquids such as oil and other petroleum products, equivalent to 42 US gallons or approximately 159 liters.
History/Origin
The barrel originated as a measure for trading and storing liquids like beer and wine in barrels. Its size varied historically, but the US standard was established in the 19th century for consistency in the oil industry, becoming widely adopted for measuring petroleum products.
Current Use
Today, the barrel (US) is mainly used in the oil and gas industry to quantify crude oil, petroleum products, and other liquids. It remains a standard unit in commodity trading, reporting, and industry practices.