Convert barrel (oil) to minim (UK)
Please provide values below to convert barrel (oil) [bbl (oil)] to minim (UK) [min (UK)], or Convert minim (UK) to barrel (oil).
How to Convert Barrel (Oil) to Minim (Uk)
1 bbl (oil) = 2685873.84984436 min (UK)
Example: convert 15 bbl (oil) to min (UK):
15 bbl (oil) = 15 × 2685873.84984436 min (UK) = 40288107.7476654 min (UK)
Barrel (Oil) to Minim (Uk) Conversion Table
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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.
Minim (Uk)
A minim is a traditional unit of volume used in the UK, equivalent to one-eighth of a fluid dram or approximately 0.0616 milliliters.
History/Origin
The minim originated in the apothecaries' system of measurement, dating back to the 19th century, primarily used for measuring small quantities of liquids in pharmacy and medicine.
Current Use
Today, the minim is largely obsolete and rarely used outside historical or specialized contexts; modern measurements favor metric units, but it may still appear in historical references or vintage recipes.