Convert barrel (UK) to gill (US)
Please provide values below to convert barrel (UK) [bbl (UK)] to gill (US) [gi], or Convert gill (US) to barrel (UK).
How to Convert Barrel (Uk) to Gill (Us)
1 bbl (UK) = 1383.49431710544 gi
Example: convert 15 bbl (UK) to gi:
15 bbl (UK) = 15 × 1383.49431710544 gi = 20752.4147565816 gi
Barrel (Uk) to Gill (Us) 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 It remains a traditional unit within specific contexts like brewing and historical references.
Gill (Us)
A gill (US) is a unit of volume measurement equal to one-quarter of a US pint, or 4 US fluid ounces.
History/Origin
The gill originated from the Old French 'gelle' and was historically used in the UK and US for measuring liquids, especially in brewing and cooking. Its usage has declined with the standardization of metric units.
Current Use
Today, the US gill is rarely used in everyday measurement but may still be encountered in historical contexts, traditional recipes, or specific industries like brewing and bartending in the United States.