Convert gill (UK) to barrel (US)
Please provide values below to convert gill (UK) [gi (UK)] to barrel (US) [bbl (US)], or Convert barrel (US) to gill (UK).
How to Convert Gill (Uk) to Barrel (Us)
1 gi (UK) = 0.00119141858104298 bbl (US)
Example: convert 15 gi (UK) to bbl (US):
15 gi (UK) = 15 × 0.00119141858104298 bbl (US) = 0.0178712787156447 bbl (US)
Gill (Uk) to Barrel (Us) Conversion Table
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Gill (Uk)
A gill (UK) is a unit of volume equal to one-quarter of a pint, primarily used for measuring liquids such as spirits and milk.
History/Origin
The UK gill originated in the 19th century as part of the imperial measurement system, traditionally used in British households and trade for liquid measurements before metrication.
Current Use
Today, the UK gill is largely obsolete and rarely used in everyday measurements, but it may still be encountered in historical contexts, recipes, or specific legal or traditional settings.
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.