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1 barrel liquid (bbl liquid) = 0.119240471 kiloliter (kl). Barrel Liquid (bbl liquid) is a unit of Volume used in Standard system. Kiloliter (kl) is a unit of Volume used in Metric system.

Liquid Barrels - A Unit of Volume

Definition of the Liquid Barrel

A liquid barrel (symbol bbl or bl) is a unit of volume that corresponds to the volume of a cylindrical container with a standard size and shape. The exact definition of a liquid barrel varies depending on what is being measured and where. In general, a liquid barrel is equivalent to 31.5 US gallons (26 imperial gallons or 119 liters) or half a hogshead. However, there are different types of liquid barrels for different liquids, such as oil, beer, wine, and water.

One liquid barrel is equal to 0.119 cubic meters, 7276.5 cubic inches, or 0.0298 cubic yards.

History of the Liquid Barrel

The liquid barrel is derived from the barrel, which is a wooden container that was used for storing and transporting various goods since ancient times. The barrel was originally made from wooden staves held together by metal hoops, and had a standard size and shape that varied by region and product. The word barrel comes from the Latin barra, meaning bar or rod.

The liquid barrel was first used as a unit of volume for measuring liquids, such as wine, beer, oil, water, and vinegar. The liquid barrel was also used for measuring some solids, such as salt, flour, and fish. The liquid barrel was adopted as a standard unit of measure in many countries that use the imperial system or the US customary system, such as the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, and Australia.

How to Convert Liquid Barrels

To convert liquid barrels to other units of volume, you need to multiply or divide by the appropriate conversion factor. Here are some common conversion factors and examples:

• To convert liquid barrels to cubic meters, multiply by 0.119.
  • Example: 2 bbl × 0.119 = 0.238 m3
• To convert liquid barrels to cubic inches, multiply by 7276.5.
  • Example: 2 bbl × 7276.5 = 14553 in3
• To convert liquid barrels to milliliters or liters, multiply by 119000 or 119 respectively.
  • Example: 2 bbl × 119000 = 238000 mL or 2 bbl × 119 = 238 L
• To convert liquid barrels to gallons (US liquid), multiply by 31.5.
  • Example: 2 bbl × 31.5 = 63 gal
• To convert liquid barrels to bushels (US), multiply by 3.705.
  • Example: 2 bbl × 3.705 = 7.41 bu
• To convert liquid barrels to kiloliters, multiply by 0.119.
  • Example: 2 bbl × 0.119 = 0.238 kL

To convert other units of volume to liquid barrels, you need to divide by the appropriate conversion factor. Here are some common conversion factors and examples:

• To convert cubic meters to liquid barrels, divide by 0.119.
  • Example: 0.238 m3 ÷ 0.119 = 2 bbl
• To convert cubic inches to liquid barrels, divide by 7276.5.
  • Example: 14553 in3 ÷ 7276.5 = 2 bbl
• To convert milliliters or liters to liquid barrels, divide by 119000 or 119 respectively.
  • Example: 238000 mL ÷ 119000 = 2 bbl or 238 L ÷ 119 = 2 bbl
• To convert gallons (US liquid) to liquid barrels, divide by 31.5.
  • Example: 63 gal ÷ 31.5 = 2 bbl
• To convert bushels (US) to liquid barrels, divide by 3.705.
  • Example: 7.41 bu ÷ 3.705 = 2 bbl
• To convert kiloliters to liquid barrels, divide by 0.119.
  • Example: 0.238 kL ÷ 0.119 = 2 bbl

Where Liquid Barrels are Used

Liquid barrels are used for measuring various materials and substances in different countries and applications.

Some examples are:

• In the oil industry, liquid barrels are used for measuring the volume of crude oil, petroleum products, and biofuels. The standard oil barrel is defined as 42 US gallons (35 imperial gallons or 159 liters). However, there are different types of oil barrels for different grades of oil, such as the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) barrel and the Brent Crude barrel.
• In the brewing industry, liquid barrels are used for measuring the volume of beer. The standard beer barrel is defined as 31 US gallons (26 imperial gallons or 117 liters). However, there are different types of beer barrels for different types of beer, such as the ale barrel and the lager barrel.
• In the wine industry, liquid barrels are used for measuring the volume of wine. The standard wine barrel is defined as 31.5 US gallons (26 imperial gallons or 119 liters). However, there are different types of wine barrels for different types of wine, such as the Bordeaux barrel and the Burgundy barrel.
• In some countries that use the metric system, liquid barrels are used for measuring the volume of water. The standard water barrel is defined as 100 liters or 0.1 cubic meters. However, there are different types of water barrels for different purposes, such as the rain barrel and the fire barrel.

Example Conversions of Liquid Barrels to Other Units

Here are some example conversions of liquid barrels to other units of volume:

• 1 bbl = 0.119 m3
• 1 bbl = 7276.5 in3
• 1 bbl = 119000 mL or 119 L
• 1 bbl = 31.5 gal
• 1 bbl = 3.705 bu
• 1 bbl = 0.119 kL

Kiloliters - A Unit of Volume

Definition of the Kiloliter

A kiloliter (symbol kl or kL) is a unit of volume that corresponds to one thousand liters (1000 liters) or one cubic meter (1 m3). It is a unit of volume in the metric system, which is based on the meter as the base unit of length.

One kiloliter is equal to 0.001 cubic meters, 61023.744 cubic inches, or 264.172 gallons.

History of the Kiloliter

The kiloliter is derived from the liter, which is a unit of volume that was introduced in France in 1795 as part of the metric system. The liter was defined as one cubic decimeter (0.1 meter) in length, width, and height. The liter was later redefined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water at its maximum density and standard atmospheric pressure. The current definition of the liter, adopted in 1964, is based on the cubic meter, which is defined as the volume of a cube with sides of one meter in length.

The kiloliter was first used as a unit of volume for measuring large amounts of liquids and gases, such as water, milk, juice, oil, fuel, air, and oxygen. The kiloliter was also used for measuring some solids, such as sugar, salt, and flour. The kiloliter was adopted as a standard unit of measure in many countries that use the metric system, such as France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Sweden.

How to Convert Kiloliters

To convert kiloliters to other units of volume, you need to multiply or divide by the appropriate conversion factor. Here are some common conversion factors and examples:

• To convert kiloliters to cubic meters, multiply by 0.001.
  • Example: 2 kl × 0.001 = 0.002 m3
• To convert kiloliters to cubic inches, multiply by 61023.744.
  • Example: 2 kl × 61023.744 = 122047.488 in3
• To convert kiloliters to milliliters or liters, multiply by 1000000 or 1000 respectively.
  • Example: 2 kl × 1000000 = 2000000 mL or 2 kl × 1000 = 2000 L
• To convert kiloliters to gallons (US liquid), multiply by 264.172.
  • Example: 2 kl × 264.172 = 528.344 gal
• To convert kiloliters to bushels (US), multiply by 28.37825.
  • Example: 2 kl × 28.37825 = 56.7565 bu
• To convert kiloliters to barrels (oil), multiply by 6.28981.
  • Example: 2 kl × 6.28981 = 12.57962 bbl

To convert other units of volume to kiloliters, you need to divide by the appropriate conversion factor. Here are some common conversion factors and examples:

• To convert cubic meters to kiloliters, divide by 0.001.
  • Example: 0.002 m3 ÷ 0.001 = 2 kl
• To convert cubic inches to kiloliters, divide by 61023.744.
  • Example: 122047.488 in3 ÷ 61023.744 = 2 kl
• To convert milliliters or liters to kiloliters, divide by 1000000 or 1000 respectively.
  • Example: 2000000 mL ÷ 1000000 = 2 kl or 2000 L ÷ 1000 = 2 kl
• To convert gallons (US liquid) to kiloliters, divide by 264.172.
  • Example: 528.344 gal ÷ 264.172 = 2 kl
• To convert bushels (US) to kiloliters, divide by 28.37825.
  • Example: 56.7565 bu ÷ 28.37825 = 2 kl
• To convert barrels (oil) to kiloliters, divide by 6.28981.
  • Example: 12.57962 bbl ÷ 6.28981 = 2 kl

Where Kiloliters are Used

Kiloliters are used for measuring various materials and substances in different countries and applications.

Some examples are:

• In many countries that use the metric system, kiloliters are used for measuring large amounts of liquids and gases, such as water, milk, juice, soda, beer, wine, oil, fuel, air, and oxygen.
• In some countries that use the imperial system, such as the United States and Canada, kiloliters are used for measuring some liquids and gases, such as water, milk, juice, oil, fuel, air, and oxygen.
• In the agricultural industry, kiloliters are used for measuring the volume of crops, such as grains, fruits, and vegetables.
• In the industrial industry, kiloliters are used for measuring the volume of products, such as chemicals, plastics, and metals.
• In the environmental industry, kiloliters are used for measuring the volume of waste, such as sewage, sludge, and garbage.

Example Conversions of Kiloliters to Other Units

Here are some example conversions of kiloliters to other units of volume:

• 1 kl = 0.001 m3
• 1 kl = 61023.744 in3
• 1 kl = 1000000 mL or 1000 L
• 1 kl = 264.172 gal
• 1 kl = 28.37825 bu
• 1 kl = 6.28981 bbl