Convert barrel (oil) to pint (UK)
Please provide values below to convert barrel (oil) [bbl (oil)] to pint (UK) [pt (UK)], or Convert pint (UK) to barrel (oil).
How to Convert Barrel (Oil) to Pint (Uk)
1 bbl (oil) = 279.778501369 pt (UK)
Example: convert 15 bbl (oil) to pt (UK):
15 bbl (oil) = 15 × 279.778501369 pt (UK) = 4196.67752053501 pt (UK)
Barrel (Oil) to Pint (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.
Pint (Uk)
The pint (UK) is a unit of volume used primarily in the United Kingdom, equal to 20 imperial fluid ounces or approximately 568.26 milliliters.
History/Origin
The UK pint has origins dating back to the imperial system established in 1824, evolving from earlier measures of liquid volume used in England. It was standardized as part of the imperial system to facilitate trade and measurement consistency.
Current Use
The UK pint is still used today in the United Kingdom for measuring beverages such as beer and milk, as well as in recipes and certain industrial applications. It remains an official unit of volume in the imperial measurement system.