Convert barrel (UK) to minim (US)
Please provide values below to convert barrel (UK) [bbl (UK)] to minim (US) [min (US)], or Convert minim (US) to barrel (UK).
How to Convert Barrel (Uk) to Minim (Us)
1 bbl (UK) = 2656309.08417177 min (US)
Example: convert 15 bbl (UK) to min (US):
15 bbl (UK) = 15 × 2656309.08417177 min (US) = 39844636.2625766 min (US)
Barrel (Uk) to Minim (Us) 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 It remains a traditional unit within specific contexts like brewing and historical references.
Minim (Us)
The minim (US) is a unit of volume measurement primarily used in the United States, equal to one fluid dram or approximately 0.0616115 milliliters.
History/Origin
The minim originated from the apothecary system, where it was used to measure small quantities of liquids, especially in pharmacy and medicine, dating back to the 19th century.
Current Use
Today, the minim is rarely used outside of specific medical or pharmaceutical contexts, with metric units like milliliters being more common for volume measurement.