Convert megaliter to cubic kilometer
Please provide values below to convert megaliter [ML] to cubic kilometer [km^3], or Convert cubic kilometer to megaliter.
How to Convert Megaliter to Cubic Kilometer
1 ML = 1e-06 km^3
Example: convert 15 ML to km^3:
15 ML = 15 × 1e-06 km^3 = 1.5e-05 km^3
Megaliter to Cubic Kilometer 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.
Cubic Kilometer
A cubic kilometer (km^3) is a unit of volume representing the volume of a cube with edges of one kilometer in length.
History/Origin
The cubic kilometer has been used in scientific and engineering contexts to measure large volumes, especially in geology, hydrology, and environmental sciences, as a convenient unit for expressing vast quantities of water, earth, or other materials.
Current Use
Today, the cubic kilometer is primarily used in fields such as hydrology to quantify large-scale water volumes, like reservoirs and aquifers, and in geology and environmental science to measure large volumes of earth or other substances.