Convert barrel (US) to barrel (UK)
Please provide values below to convert barrel (US) [bbl (US)] to barrel (UK) [bbl (UK)], or Convert barrel (UK) to barrel (US).
How to Convert Barrel (Us) to Barrel (Uk)
1 bbl (US) = 0.728589911574806 bbl (UK)
Example: convert 15 bbl (US) to bbl (UK):
15 bbl (US) = 15 × 0.728589911574806 bbl (UK) = 10.9288486736221 bbl (UK)
Barrel (Us) to Barrel (Uk) Conversion Table
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Barrel (Us)
A barrel (US) is a unit of volume primarily used to measure liquids such as oil and other petroleum products, equivalent to 42 US gallons or approximately 159 liters.
History/Origin
The barrel originated as a measure for trading and storing liquids like beer and wine in barrels. Its size varied historically, but the US standard was established in the 19th century for consistency in the oil industry, becoming widely adopted for measuring petroleum products.
Current Use
Today, the barrel (US) is mainly used in the oil and gas industry to quantify crude oil, petroleum products, and other liquids. It remains a standard unit in commodity trading, reporting, and industry practices.
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 It remains a traditional unit within specific contexts like brewing and historical references.