Convert pint (UK) to barrel (US)
Please provide values below to convert pint (UK) [pt (UK)] to barrel (US) [bbl (US)], or Convert barrel (US) to pint (UK).
How to Convert Pint (Uk) to Barrel (Us)
1 pt (UK) = 0.0047656747267198 bbl (US)
Example: convert 15 pt (UK) to bbl (US):
15 pt (UK) = 15 × 0.0047656747267198 bbl (US) = 0.071485120900797 bbl (US)
Pint (Uk) to Barrel (Us) Conversion Table
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Pint (Uk)
The pint (UK) is a unit of volume used primarily in the United Kingdom, equal to 20 imperial fluid ounces or approximately 568.26 milliliters.
History/Origin
The UK pint has origins dating back to the imperial system established in 1824, evolving from earlier measures of liquid volume used in England. It was standardized as part of the imperial system to facilitate trade and measurement consistency.
Current Use
The UK pint is still used today in the United Kingdom for measuring beverages such as beer and milk, as well as in recipes and certain industrial applications. It remains an official unit of volume in the imperial measurement system.
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.