Convert exaliter to cubic yard
Please provide values below to convert exaliter [EL] to cubic yard [yd^3], or Convert cubic yard to exaliter.
How to Convert Exaliter to Cubic Yard
1 EL = 1.30795061928702e+15 yd^3
Example: convert 15 EL to yd^3:
15 EL = 15 × 1.30795061928702e+15 yd^3 = 1.96192592893053e+16 yd^3
Exaliter to Cubic Yard Conversion Table
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Exaliter
An exaliter (EL) is a unit of volume equal to 10^18 liters, used to measure extremely large quantities of liquid.
History/Origin
The exaliter was introduced as part of the metric system's extended prefixes to facilitate measurement of vast volumes, though it is rarely used in practical applications due to its enormous size.
Current Use
The exaliter is primarily used in scientific contexts, such as astrophysics and large-scale environmental studies, where measuring extremely large volumes is necessary.
Cubic Yard
A cubic yard is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides of one yard (3 feet) in length.
History/Origin
The cubic yard originated from the imperial and US customary measurement systems, primarily used in construction, landscaping, and shipping industries for measuring large volumes of materials.
Current Use
Today, the cubic yard is commonly used in construction, landscaping, and waste management to measure materials like soil, gravel, and debris, and is part of volume conversions in various applications.