Barrel (UK) to Attoliter Converter
Unit Converter
Instant · Precise · Universal
47 units available
6 categories total
How to Convert Barrel (UK) to Attoliter
To liters: multiply by 163.659. To UK gallons: multiply by 36. To US barrels: multiply by 1.373.
1 UK barrel = 36 UK gal = 288 UK pt = 5,760 UK fl oz ≈ 163.659 L ≈ 1.637 hL.
For example, 1 Barrel (UK) (bbl (UK)) = 1.636592e+20 Attoliter (aL).
Barrel (UK) to Attoliter — Common Values
| Barrel (UK) (bbl (UK)) | Attoliter (aL) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.636592e+19 |
| 0.5 | 8.182962e+19 |
| 1 | 1.636592e+20 |
| 2 | 3.273185e+20 |
| 5 | 8.182962e+20 |
| 10 | 1.636592e+21 |
| 25 | 4.091481e+21 |
| 50 | 8.182962e+21 |
| 100 | 1.636592e+22 |
| 500 | 8.182962e+22 |
| 1000 | 1.636592e+23 |
About Barrel (UK) (bbl (UK))
Definition
The UK (imperial) barrel is a unit of volume equal to 36 imperial gallons, or approximately 163.659 liters.
Mathematical Relationship
1 UK barrel = 36 UK gal = 288 UK pt = 5,760 UK fl oz ≈ 163.659 L ≈ 1.637 hL.
Conversion Formula
To liters: multiply by 163.659. To UK gallons: multiply by 36. To US barrels: multiply by 1.373.
Practical Applications
Historical UK brewing trade, legacy contracts and legal references, and traditional measurements in some industries.
Interesting Facts
The UK barrel (36 imp gal ≈ 164 L) is different from both the US liquid barrel (31.5 US gal ≈ 119 L) and the oil barrel (42 US gal ≈ 159 L).
Common Mistakes
Confusing UK, US, and oil barrels — they are all different sizes. Always specify the barrel type.
Educational Tips
A UK barrel = 36 imperial gallons ≈ 164 liters. Remember: there are at least 3 common barrel sizes — UK, US, and oil.
About Attoliter (aL)
Definition
The attoliter is an extremely small unit of volume equal to 10⁻¹⁸ liters, or one quintillionth of a liter.
Mathematical Relationship
1 aL = 10⁻¹⁸ L = 10⁻²¹ m³ = 10⁻¹⁵ µL. One femtoliter = 1,000 aL.
Conversion Formula
To liters: multiply by 10⁻¹⁸. To femtoliters: divide by 1,000. To cubic nanometers: 1 aL = 10⁶ nm³.
Practical Applications
Measuring individual molecular reaction volumes, nano-droplet volumes, and single-cell compartments.
Interesting Facts
A typical virus capsid can enclose a volume of just a few attoliters. The interior of a ribosome is measured in attoliters.
Common Mistakes
Confusing attoliters with femtoliters — there are 1,000 aL in 1 fL. The scale difference is enormous.
Educational Tips
Prefix ladder: milli → micro → nano → pico → femto → atto. Each step is 10⁻³ smaller than the last.