Convert gallon (UK) to barrel (UK)
Please provide values below to convert gallon (UK) [gal (UK)] to barrel (UK) [bbl (UK)], or Convert barrel (UK) to gallon (UK).
How to Convert Gallon (Uk) to Barrel (Uk)
1 gal (UK) = 0.0277777777777778 bbl (UK)
Example: convert 15 gal (UK) to bbl (UK):
15 gal (UK) = 15 × 0.0277777777777778 bbl (UK) = 0.416666666666667 bbl (UK)
Gallon (Uk) to Barrel (Uk) Conversion Table
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Gallon (Uk)
The gallon (UK), also known as the imperial gallon, is a unit of volume used primarily in the United Kingdom, equal to 4.54609 liters.
History/Origin
The UK gallon was established in 1824 as part of the imperial system, replacing earlier gallons used in England. It was standardized with the adoption of the imperial system, based on the volume of 10 pounds of water at a specific temperature.
Current Use
The UK gallon is still used in the United Kingdom for measuring fuel, beverages, and other liquids, though the liter is increasingly common in official and scientific contexts.
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 It remains a traditional unit within specific contexts like brewing and historical references.