Convert barrel (UK) to cubic kilometer
Please provide values below to convert barrel (UK) [bbl (UK)] to cubic kilometer [km^3], or Convert cubic kilometer to barrel (UK).
How to Convert Barrel (Uk) to Cubic Kilometer
1 bbl (UK) = 1.6365924e-10 km^3
Example: convert 15 bbl (UK) to km^3:
15 bbl (UK) = 15 × 1.6365924e-10 km^3 = 2.4548886e-09 km^3
Barrel (Uk) to Cubic Kilometer 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 It remains a traditional unit within specific contexts like brewing and historical references.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 Kilometer
A cubic kilometer (km^3) is a unit of volume representing the volume of a cube with edges of one kilometer in length.
History/Origin
The cubic kilometer has been used in scientific and engineering contexts to measure large volumes, especially in geology, hydrology, and environmental sciences, as a convenient unit for expressing vast quantities of water, earth, or other materials.
Current Use
Today, the cubic kilometer is primarily used in fields such as hydrology to quantify large-scale water volumes, like reservoirs and aquifers, and in geology and environmental science to measure large volumes of earth or other substances.