Convert megaliter to kiloliter
Please provide values below to convert megaliter [ML] to kiloliter [kL], or Convert kiloliter to megaliter.
How to Convert Megaliter to Kiloliter
1 ML = 1000 kL
Example: convert 15 ML to kL:
15 ML = 15 × 1000 kL = 15000 kL
Megaliter to Kiloliter Conversion Table
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Megaliter
A megaliter (ML) is a unit of volume equal to one million liters.
History/Origin
The megaliter is part of the metric system, introduced as a larger unit for measuring large volumes, especially in water management and environmental contexts, following the adoption of the metric system in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Current Use
Megaliters are used today in fields such as hydrology, water resource management, and environmental science to quantify large volumes of liquids, particularly water.
Kiloliter
A kiloliter (kL) is a unit of volume equal to 1,000 liters.
History/Origin
The kiloliter originated from the metric system as a larger unit for measuring volume, primarily used in scientific and industrial contexts since the adoption of the metric system in the 19th century.
Current Use
Kiloliters are used today in fields such as water management, agriculture, and industry to measure large quantities of liquids efficiently.