Convert barrel (UK) to pint (UK)
Please provide values below to convert barrel (UK) [bbl (UK)] to pint (UK) [pt (UK)], or Convert pint (UK) to barrel (UK).
How to Convert Barrel (Uk) to Pint (Uk)
1 bbl (UK) = 287.999974659545 pt (UK)
Example: convert 15 bbl (UK) to pt (UK):
15 bbl (UK) = 15 × 287.999974659545 pt (UK) = 4319.99961989317 pt (UK)
Barrel (Uk) to Pint (Uk) 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 It remains a traditional unit within specific contexts like brewing and historical references.
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.