Convert quart (UK) to barrel (oil)
Please provide values below to convert quart (UK) [qt (UK)] to barrel (oil) [bbl (oil)], or Convert barrel (oil) to quart (UK).
How to Convert Quart (Uk) to Barrel (Oil)
1 qt (UK) = 0.00714851146259738 bbl (oil)
Example: convert 15 qt (UK) to bbl (oil):
15 qt (UK) = 15 × 0.00714851146259738 bbl (oil) = 0.107227671938961 bbl (oil)
Quart (Uk) to Barrel (Oil) Conversion Table
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Quart (Uk)
The quart (UK) is a unit of volume equal to one-fourth of a imperial gallon, used primarily in the United Kingdom for measuring liquids.
History/Origin
The UK quart has its origins in the imperial system established in 1824, replacing earlier customary units. It was historically used for measuring liquids like milk and beer before metrication.
Current Use
Today, the UK quart is largely obsolete and replaced by metric units, but it may still be encountered in historical contexts or traditional recipes.
Barrel (Oil)
A barrel (bbl) is a unit of volume primarily used to measure quantities of oil and petroleum products, equivalent to 42 US gallons or approximately 159 liters.
History/Origin
The barrel originated as a measure for liquid goods in the 19th century, initially used in the brewing and distilling industries. Its use for oil measurement became standardized in the early 20th century, with the 42-gallon size becoming the industry standard in the United States.
Current Use
The barrel remains the standard unit of measurement for crude oil and petroleum products globally, used in trading, production, and inventory management within the oil industry.