Hectoliter is 100 liter units.
Hectoliters to Kiloliters Converter — hL to kL
Convert Hectoliter (hL) to Kiloliter (kL) using the exact conversion factor (1 hectoliter = 0.1 kiloliter). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Hectoliters to Kiloliters converter
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Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Kiloliter is 1000 liter units.
Result = input x 0.1 / 1.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Hectoliters to Kiloliters
Hectoliter and Kiloliter appear side by side at fuel pumps and on beverage labels, since the US measures liquids in gallons while most of the world uses liters. Specifically: Hectoliter is 100 liter units, and kiloliter is 1000 liter units.
Formula
kiloliters = hectoliters × 0.1
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 hectoliter equals 0.1 base units, and 1 kiloliter equals 1 base unit, so dividing one by the other gives the direct hectoliter-to-kiloliter factor of 0.1.
Simple example
1 hL × 0.1 = 0.1 kL
1 hectoliter = 0.1 kiloliters.
Real-world example
10 hL × 0.1 = 1 kL
10 hectoliters = 1 kiloliter.
Conversion table
| Hectoliter (hL) | Kiloliter (kL) |
|---|---|
| 1 hL | 0.1 kL |
| 5 hL | 0.5 kL |
| 10 hL | 1 kL |
| 25 hL | 2.5 kL |
| 50 hL | 5 kL |
| 100 hL | 10 kL |
Reverse conversion: Kiloliter to Hectoliter
0.1 kL × 10 = 1 hL
0.1 kiloliters = 1 hectoliter.
hectoliters = kiloliters × 10
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Kiloliter to Hectoliter.
Understanding the Hectoliter (hL)
Hectoliter is 100 liter units.
Understanding the Kiloliter (kL)
Kiloliter is 1000 liter units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many kiloliters are in 1 hectoliter?
1 hectoliter equals 0.1 kiloliters, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert hectoliter to kiloliter?
Multiply the hectoliter value by 0.1. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert kiloliter back to hectoliter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 kiloliter equals 10 hectoliters. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a hectoliter?
Hectoliter (hL) is a unit of volume.
What is a kiloliter?
Kiloliter (kL) is a unit of volume.
Is the hectoliter to kiloliter conversion exact?
Yes. Both hectoliter and kiloliter are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.1 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.