Convert cubic yard to kiloliter
Please provide values below to convert cubic yard [yd^3] to kiloliter [kL], or Convert kiloliter to cubic yard.
How to Convert Cubic Yard to Kiloliter
1 yd^3 = 0.764554858 kL
Example: convert 15 yd^3 to kL:
15 yd^3 = 15 × 0.764554858 kL = 11.46832287 kL
Cubic Yard to Kiloliter Conversion Table
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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.
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.