Convert fluid ounce (US) to hectoliter
Please provide values below to convert fluid ounce (US) [fl oz (US)] to hectoliter [hL], or Convert hectoliter to fluid ounce (US).
How to Convert Fluid Ounce (Us) to Hectoliter
1 fl oz (US) = 0.0002957353 hL
Example: convert 15 fl oz (US) to hL:
15 fl oz (US) = 15 × 0.0002957353 hL = 0.0044360295 hL
Fluid Ounce (Us) to Hectoliter Conversion Table
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Fluid Ounce (Us)
A fluid ounce (US) is a unit of volume measurement used primarily in the United States to measure liquids, equivalent to approximately 29.5735 milliliters.
History/Origin
The fluid ounce originated from the imperial system and was adopted in the US as a customary unit for liquid measurements. Its size has varied historically, but the US fluid ounce has been standardized since the 19th century.
Current Use
The US fluid ounce is commonly used in recipes, food labeling, and beverage measurements within the United States. It is part of the customary measurement system and is used in various industries to specify liquid quantities.
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.