Hectoliter

/HEK-toh-lee-ter/

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Volume measurement equal to 100 liters.

Full Definition

A hectoliter (hl) equals 100 liters, approximately 133 standard bottles or 26.4 gallons. Used to measure wine production and yields. Yields expressed as hectoliters per hectare (hl/ha) indicate vineyard productivity. Quality appellations often limit yields to 45-55 hl/ha.

Related Terms

hectare yield production

See Also

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