Convert cup (UK) to barrel (US)
Please provide values below to convert cup (UK) [cup (UK)] to barrel (US) [bbl (US)], or Convert barrel (US) to cup (UK).
How to Convert Cup (Uk) to Barrel (Us)
1 cup (UK) = 0.00238283694403918 bbl (US)
Example: convert 15 cup (UK) to bbl (US):
15 cup (UK) = 15 × 0.00238283694403918 bbl (US) = 0.0357425541605877 bbl (US)
Cup (Uk) to Barrel (Us) Conversion Table
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Cup (Uk)
A cup (UK) is a unit of volume measurement used primarily in cooking, equal to approximately 284.13 milliliters.
History/Origin
The UK cup has origins in traditional British cooking and measurement systems, historically based on the imperial system. Its use has been standardized in culinary contexts over time, though it is less common in official measurement standards today.
Current Use
The UK cup is primarily used in recipes and cooking instructions within the United Kingdom and some Commonwealth countries. It is also used in nutritional labeling and culinary contexts, often standardized as 284 milliliters for practical purposes.
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.