Convert barrel (UK) to cubic inch
Please provide values below to convert barrel (UK) [bbl (UK)] to cubic inch [in^3], or Convert cubic inch to barrel (UK).
How to Convert Barrel (Uk) to Cubic Inch
1 bbl (UK) = 9987.09958049837 in^3
Example: convert 15 bbl (UK) to in^3:
15 bbl (UK) = 15 × 9987.09958049837 in^3 = 149806.493707476 in^3
Barrel (Uk) to Cubic Inch Conversion Table
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Barrel (Uk)
A barrel (UK), symbol bbl (UK), is a unit of volume primarily used to measure liquids such as oil and beer in the United Kingdom, equivalent to 159 liters.
History/Origin
The barrel has historical origins dating back to the use of wooden barrels for storing and transporting liquids. Its volume varied regionally, but the UK barrel was standardized over time to approximately 159 liters, especially for measuring beer and other liquids.
Current Use
Today, the UK barrel (bbl UK) is used mainly in the brewing industry and for measuring certain liquids, though the standard barrel is more commonly associated with the US measurement system. It remains a traditional unit within specific contexts like brewing and historical references.
Cubic Inch
A cubic inch is a unit of volume measurement representing the volume of a cube with edges one inch long.
History/Origin
The cubic inch has been used historically in the United States and other countries that employ imperial units, primarily for measuring small volumes such as engine displacements and packaging, dating back to the adoption of the imperial system.
Current Use
Today, the cubic inch is still used in certain industries like automotive and manufacturing to specify engine sizes, engine displacements, and small volume measurements, especially in the United States.