Convert hogshead to megaliter
Please provide values below to convert hogshead [hogshead] to megaliter [ML], or Convert megaliter to hogshead.
How to Convert Hogshead to Megaliter
1 hogshead = 0.00023848094 ML
Example: convert 15 hogshead to ML:
15 hogshead = 15 × 0.00023848094 ML = 0.0035772141 ML
Hogshead to Megaliter Conversion Table
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Hogshead
A hogshead is a large unit of volume traditionally used for measuring liquids such as wine, beer, and spirits, equivalent to approximately 63 gallons or 238 liters.
History/Origin
The hogshead originated in medieval England as a measurement for large casks or barrels, with its size varying regionally. It was historically used in trade and storage of alcoholic beverages.
Current Use
Today, the hogshead is primarily used in the wine and spirits industries for barrel aging and measurement, though it is largely replaced by metric units in most official contexts.
Megaliter
A megaliter (ML) is a unit of volume equal to one million liters.
History/Origin
The megaliter is part of the metric system, introduced as a larger unit for measuring large volumes, especially in water management and environmental contexts, following the adoption of the metric system in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Current Use
Megaliters are used today in fields such as hydrology, water resource management, and environmental science to quantify large volumes of liquids, particularly water.