Convert barrel (UK) to acre-foot (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert barrel (UK) [bbl (UK)] to acre-foot (US survey) [ac*ft (US)], or Convert acre-foot (US survey) to barrel (UK).
How to Convert Barrel (Uk) to Acre-Foot (Us Survey)
1 bbl (UK) = 0.000132679908906218 ac*ft (US)
Example: convert 15 bbl (UK) to ac*ft (US):
15 bbl (UK) = 15 × 0.000132679908906218 ac*ft (US) = 0.00199019863359327 ac*ft (US)
Barrel (Uk) to Acre-Foot (Us Survey) 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 It remains a traditional unit within specific contexts like brewing and historical references.
Acre-Foot (Us Survey)
An acre-foot is a unit of volume commonly used in the United States to measure large quantities of water, equivalent to the volume of one acre of surface area to a depth of one foot.
History/Origin
The acre-foot originated from the traditional use of acres and feet as units of land and water measurement in the United States, primarily for irrigation and water resource management, becoming standardized in the early 20th century.
Current Use
The acre-foot is primarily used in water resource management, including measuring reservoir capacities, water rights, and irrigation supplies within the United States.