Convert barrel (UK) to acre-inch
Please provide values below to convert barrel (UK) [bbl (UK)] to acre-inch [ac*in], or Convert acre-inch to barrel (UK).
How to Convert Barrel (Uk) to Acre-Inch
1 bbl (UK) = 0.00159216846384108 ac*in
Example: convert 15 bbl (UK) to ac*in:
15 bbl (UK) = 15 × 0.00159216846384108 ac*in = 0.0238825269576163 ac*in
Barrel (Uk) to Acre-Inch 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 It remains a traditional unit within specific contexts like brewing and historical references.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-Inch
An acre-inch is a unit of volume equal to the volume of one acre of surface area filled to a depth of one inch.
History/Origin
The acre-inch has historically been used in agriculture and water resource management to measure water volume over large land areas, especially in irrigation contexts, originating from the traditional use of acres and inches as units of land area and depth.
Current Use
Today, the acre-inch is primarily used in the United States for measuring water volumes in irrigation, water rights, and reservoir capacities, especially in agricultural and environmental management.