Convert barrel (UK) to fluid ounce (UK)
Please provide values below to convert barrel (UK) [bbl (UK)] to fluid ounce (UK) [fl oz (UK)], or Convert fluid ounce (UK) to barrel (UK).
How to Convert Barrel (Uk) to Fluid Ounce (Uk)
1 bbl (UK) = 5760.00050680919 fl oz (UK)
Example: convert 15 bbl (UK) to fl oz (UK):
15 bbl (UK) = 15 × 5760.00050680919 fl oz (UK) = 86400.0076021379 fl oz (UK)
Barrel (Uk) to Fluid Ounce (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 It remains a traditional unit within specific contexts like brewing and historical references.
Fluid Ounce (Uk)
A fluid ounce (UK) is a unit of volume measurement equal to 28.413 milliliters, used primarily in the United Kingdom for measuring liquids.
History/Origin
The UK fluid ounce has origins in the imperial system established in 1824, derived from the imperial gallon, and has been used traditionally for measuring liquids in the UK and its territories.
Current Use
Today, the UK fluid ounce is mainly used in the UK for recipes, beverage measurements, and certain industries, though the milliliter is more commonly used in scientific and international contexts.