Convert cubic decimeter to barrel (UK)
Please provide values below to convert cubic decimeter [dm^3] to barrel (UK) [bbl (UK)], or Convert barrel (UK) to cubic decimeter.
How to Convert Cubic Decimeter to Barrel (Uk)
1 dm^3 = 0.00611025689719688 bbl (UK)
Example: convert 15 dm^3 to bbl (UK):
15 dm^3 = 15 × 0.00611025689719688 bbl (UK) = 0.0916538534579532 bbl (UK)
Cubic Decimeter to Barrel (Uk) Conversion Table
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Cubic Decimeter
A cubic decimeter (dm^3) is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides of one decimeter (10 centimeters).
History/Origin
The cubic decimeter has been used as a standard unit of volume in the metric system since its adoption, primarily for scientific and industrial measurements, as a convenient subdivision of the liter.
Current Use
The cubic decimeter is commonly used in scientific, medical, and industrial contexts to measure liquids and other substances, often interchangeably with liters, since 1 dm^3 equals 1 liter.
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 It remains a traditional unit within specific contexts like brewing and historical references.