Convert barrel (UK) to dekaliter
Please provide values below to convert barrel (UK) [bbl (UK)] to dekaliter [daL], or Convert dekaliter to barrel (UK).
How to Convert Barrel (Uk) to Dekaliter
1 bbl (UK) = 16.365924 daL
Example: convert 15 bbl (UK) to daL:
15 bbl (UK) = 15 × 16.365924 daL = 245.48886 daL
Barrel (Uk) to Dekaliter Conversion Table
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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 It remains a traditional unit within specific contexts like brewing and historical references.
Dekaliter
A dekaliter (daL) is a unit of volume equal to 10 liters.
History/Origin
The dekaliter is part of the metric system, introduced as a decimal multiple of the liter to facilitate larger volume measurements, especially in scientific and industrial contexts.
Current Use
Dekaliter is used in contexts requiring measurement of larger liquid volumes, such as in agriculture, food industry, and scientific research, though it is less common than liters.