Convert liter to barrel (UK)
Please provide values below to convert liter [L, l] to barrel (UK) [bbl (UK)], or Convert barrel (UK) to liter.
How to Convert Liter to Barrel (Uk)
1 L, l = 0.00611025689719688 bbl (UK)
Example: convert 15 L, l to bbl (UK):
15 L, l = 15 × 0.00611025689719688 bbl (UK) = 0.0916538534579532 bbl (UK)
Liter to Barrel (Uk) Conversion Table
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Liter
The liter (L, l) is a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter, commonly used to measure liquids and other substances.
History/Origin
The liter was introduced in France in 1795 as part of the metric system, based on the cubic decimeter, and has since become a standard unit of volume worldwide.
Current Use
The liter is widely used in science, industry, and daily life for measuring liquids, beverages, and other fluids, especially in countries using the metric system.
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 It remains a traditional unit within specific contexts like brewing and historical references.