Convert barrel (US) to minim (UK)
Please provide values below to convert barrel (US) [bbl (US)] to minim (UK) [min (UK)], or Convert minim (UK) to barrel (US).
How to Convert Barrel (Us) to Minim (Uk)
1 bbl (US) = 2014405.38780561 min (UK)
Example: convert 15 bbl (US) to min (UK):
15 bbl (US) = 15 × 2014405.38780561 min (UK) = 30216080.8170842 min (UK)
Barrel (Us) to Minim (Uk) Conversion Table
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Barrel (Us)
A barrel (US) is a unit of volume primarily used to measure liquids such as oil and other petroleum products, equivalent to 42 US gallons or approximately 159 liters.
History/Origin
The barrel originated as a measure for trading and storing liquids like beer and wine in barrels. Its size varied historically, but the US standard was established in the 19th century for consistency in the oil industry, becoming widely adopted for measuring petroleum products.
Current Use
Today, the barrel (US) is mainly used in the oil and gas industry to quantify crude oil, petroleum products, and other liquids. It remains a standard unit in commodity trading, reporting, and industry practices.
Minim (Uk)
A minim is a traditional unit of volume used in the UK, equivalent to one-eighth of a fluid dram or approximately 0.0616 milliliters.
History/Origin
The minim originated in the apothecaries' system of measurement, dating back to the 19th century, primarily used for measuring small quantities of liquids in pharmacy and medicine.
Current Use
Today, the minim is largely obsolete and rarely used outside historical or specialized contexts; modern measurements favor metric units, but it may still appear in historical references or vintage recipes.