Convert barrel (UK) to cubic decimeter
Please provide values below to convert barrel (UK) [bbl (UK)] to cubic decimeter [dm^3], or Convert cubic decimeter to barrel (UK).
How to Convert Barrel (Uk) to Cubic Decimeter
1 bbl (UK) = 163.65924 dm^3
Example: convert 15 bbl (UK) to dm^3:
15 bbl (UK) = 15 × 163.65924 dm^3 = 2454.8886 dm^3
Barrel (Uk) to Cubic Decimeter 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 It remains a traditional unit within specific contexts like brewing and historical references.
Cubic Decimeter
A cubic decimeter (dm^3) is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides of one decimeter (10 centimeters).
History/Origin
The cubic decimeter has been used as a standard unit of volume in the metric system since its adoption, primarily for scientific and industrial measurements, as a convenient subdivision of the liter.
Current Use
The cubic decimeter is commonly used in scientific, medical, and industrial contexts to measure liquids and other substances, often interchangeably with liters, since 1 dm^3 equals 1 liter.