BusinessSeptember 2, 2026

kilolitres

KIL-uh-lee-terz

Definition

A unit of volume in the metric system equal to 1,000 liters or one cubic meter.

Etymology

Derived from the French 'kilolitre,' it combines the Greek prefix 'khilioi' (thousand) with the French 'litre,' a unit of capacity.

In the news

The article uses this unit to measure the total amount of water withdrawn by TNPL's manufacturing operations, noting that the company's water usage remained stable at approximately 1.97 billion kilolitres.

TNPL files business responsibility and sustainability report for FY26

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