Convert cup (metric) to barrel (UK)
Please provide values below to convert cup (metric) [cup (metric)] to barrel (UK) [bbl (UK)], or Convert barrel (UK) to cup (metric).
How to Convert Cup (Metric) to Barrel (Uk)
1 cup (metric) = 0.00152756422429922 bbl (UK)
Example: convert 15 cup (metric) to bbl (UK):
15 cup (metric) = 15 × 0.00152756422429922 bbl (UK) = 0.0229134633644883 bbl (UK)
Cup (Metric) to Barrel (Uk) Conversion Table
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Cup (Metric)
A metric cup is a unit of volume measurement equal to 250 milliliters.
History/Origin
The metric cup was introduced as part of the metric system to standardize volume measurements, replacing various traditional cups used in different regions.
Current Use
The metric cup is commonly used in cooking and baking in countries adopting the metric system, especially in recipes and food labeling.
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 It remains a traditional unit within specific contexts like brewing and historical references.