Convert quart (UK) to hectoliter
Please provide values below to convert quart (UK) [qt (UK)] to hectoliter [hL], or Convert hectoliter to quart (UK).
How to Convert Quart (Uk) to Hectoliter
1 qt (UK) = 0.011365225 hL
Example: convert 15 qt (UK) to hL:
15 qt (UK) = 15 × 0.011365225 hL = 0.170478375 hL
Quart (Uk) to Hectoliter Conversion Table
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Quart (Uk)
The quart (UK) is a unit of volume equal to one-fourth of a imperial gallon, used primarily in the United Kingdom for measuring liquids.
History/Origin
The UK quart has its origins in the imperial system established in 1824, replacing earlier customary units. It was historically used for measuring liquids like milk and beer before metrication.
Current Use
Today, the UK quart is largely obsolete and replaced by metric units, but it may still be encountered in historical contexts or traditional recipes.
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.