Convert cup (UK) to barrel (oil)
Please provide values below to convert cup (UK) [cup (UK)] to barrel (oil) [bbl (oil)], or Convert barrel (oil) to cup (UK).
How to Convert Cup (Uk) to Barrel (Oil)
1 cup (UK) = 0.00178712770840408 bbl (oil)
Example: convert 15 cup (UK) to bbl (oil):
15 cup (UK) = 15 × 0.00178712770840408 bbl (oil) = 0.0268069156260611 bbl (oil)
Cup (Uk) to Barrel (Oil) Conversion Table
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Cup (Uk)
A cup (UK) is a unit of volume measurement used primarily in cooking, equal to approximately 284.13 milliliters.
History/Origin
The UK cup has origins in traditional British cooking and measurement systems, historically based on the imperial system. Its use has been standardized in culinary contexts over time, though it is less common in official measurement standards today.
Current Use
The UK cup is primarily used in recipes and cooking instructions within the United Kingdom and some Commonwealth countries. It is also used in nutritional labeling and culinary contexts, often standardized as 284 milliliters for practical purposes.
Barrel (Oil)
A barrel (bbl) is a unit of volume primarily used to measure quantities of oil and petroleum products, equivalent to 42 US gallons or approximately 159 liters.
History/Origin
The barrel originated as a measure for liquid goods in the 19th century, initially used in the brewing and distilling industries. Its use for oil measurement became standardized in the early 20th century, with the 42-gallon size becoming the industry standard in the United States.
Current Use
The barrel remains the standard unit of measurement for crude oil and petroleum products globally, used in trading, production, and inventory management within the oil industry.