Convert cubic centimeter to barrel (UK)
Please provide values below to convert cubic centimeter [cm^3] to barrel (UK) [bbl (UK)], or Convert barrel (UK) to cubic centimeter.
How to Convert Cubic Centimeter to Barrel (Uk)
1 cm^3 = 6.11025689719688e-06 bbl (UK)
Example: convert 15 cm^3 to bbl (UK):
15 cm^3 = 15 × 6.11025689719688e-06 bbl (UK) = 9.16538534579532e-05 bbl (UK)
Cubic Centimeter to Barrel (Uk) Conversion Table
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Cubic Centimeter
A cubic centimeter (cm^3) is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides of one centimeter.
History/Origin
The cubic centimeter has been used in scientific and engineering contexts as a standard unit of volume measurement, especially in fields like medicine and chemistry, since the adoption of the metric system in the 19th century.
Current Use
Today, the cubic centimeter is commonly used to measure small volumes in medicine (e.g., dosage), automotive engine capacities, and scientific experiments, often interchangeably with milliliters (mL).
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 It remains a traditional unit within specific contexts like brewing and historical references.