Hectolitre
/ˈhektəliːtər/
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Measurement Units
Hectolitre is used to measure large quantities, often for agricultural produce or liquids. 
The vineyard produced 300 hectolitres of wine this season.
Pro Tip 2/3Industry Specific
Common in industries like brewing or farming where large volumes are discussed. 
Farmers reported the yield as 50 hectolitres per acre.
Pro Tip 3/3Metric System
Remember that hectolitre is part of the metric system, which is used worldwide except in the U.S. 
The tank can hold up to 5 hectolitres of oil.