noun
- A metric unit of volume equal to 100 liters, or approximately 26.4 U.S. gallons.
Usage: Also spelled hectoliter in U.S. English.; Commonly used in agriculture, wine production, and scientific contexts.
Examples
- The vineyard produced 50 hectolitres of wine this season.
- A hectolitre is a standard measurement in European agriculture.
- The tank holds approximately 2.5 hectolitres of water.
- Wine production is often measured in hectolitres per hectare.
- One hectolitre equals 100 liters or about 26.4 gallons.