Convert centiliter to barrel (US)
Please provide values below to convert centiliter [cL] to barrel (US) [bbl (US)], or Convert barrel (US) to centiliter.
How to Convert Centiliter to Barrel (Us)
1 cL = 8.38641436029481e-05 bbl (US)
Example: convert 15 cL to bbl (US):
15 cL = 15 × 8.38641436029481e-05 bbl (US) = 0.00125796215404422 bbl (US)
Centiliter to Barrel (Us) Conversion Table
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Centiliter
A centiliter (cL) is a unit of volume equal to one hundredth of a liter, commonly used to measure small quantities of liquids.
History/Origin
The centiliter was introduced as part of the metric system to provide convenient subdivisions of the liter, which was established in the late 18th century during the development of the metric system in France.
Current Use
The centiliter is used primarily in countries that utilize the metric system for measuring liquids, such as in beverage labeling, cooking, and scientific contexts, especially in Europe.
Barrel (Us)
A barrel (US) is a unit of volume primarily used to measure liquids such as oil and other petroleum products, equivalent to 42 US gallons or approximately 159 liters.
History/Origin
The barrel originated as a measure for trading and storing liquids like beer and wine in barrels. Its size varied historically, but the US standard was established in the 19th century for consistency in the oil industry, becoming widely adopted for measuring petroleum products.
Current Use
Today, the barrel (US) is mainly used in the oil and gas industry to quantify crude oil, petroleum products, and other liquids. It remains a standard unit in commodity trading, reporting, and industry practices.