Cubic yard [yd3] to Kilolitre [kl] Converter
How to Convert Cubic yard to Kilolitre
1 yd3 = 0.7645555900231757 kl
1 kl = 1.3079493669906819 yd3
Example: convert 10 yd3 to kl:
10 yd3 = 10 x 0.7645555900231757 = 7.6455559002317575 kl
Cubic yard
Definition: A cubic yard (symbol: yd3) is a unit of volume in the Imperial and United States customary systems. It is the volume of a cube with sides one yard (0.9144 meters) in length.
History/origin: The cubic yard is derived from the yard, a unit of length that has historical roots in both England and other European countries. It was traditionally used for measuring cloth and land. The cubic yard evolved as a measure of volume based on this linear unit.
Current use: Cubic yards are primarily used in construction, landscaping, and excavation to measure large volumes of materials such as concrete, gravel, soil, and sand. It's commonly used in the United States, the United Kingdom, and other countries that utilize the Imperial or US customary systems.
Kilolitre
Definition: A kilolitre (symbol: kL) is a unit of volume equal to 1000 litres. It is a multiple of the litre, the standard unit of volume in the metric system.
History/origin: The kilolitre is based on the litre, which was introduced in France in 1795 as part of the metric system. The prefix 'kilo-' denotes one thousand, indicating its scale relative to the litre.
Current use: Kilolitres are used to measure large volumes of liquids, such as water in reservoirs, industrial storage tanks, and swimming pools. They are also used for bulk transportation of liquids.
Cubic yard to Kilolitre Conversion Table
| Units.yd3.singular [yd3] | Units.kl.singular [kl] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 yd3 | 0.007645555900231757 kl |
| 0.1 yd3 | 0.07645555900231758 kl |
| 1 yd3 | 0.7645555900231757 kl |
| 10 yd3 | 7.6455559002317575 kl |
| 50 yd3 | 38.227779501158786 kl |
| 100 yd3 | 76.45555900231757 kl |
| 1000 yd3 | 764.5555900231758 kl |
| 10000 yd3 | 7645.555900231758 kl |