Barrel (UK) to Cup (UK) Converter
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How to Convert Barrel (UK) to Cup (UK)
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)) = 576 Cup (UK) (cup (UK)).
Barrel (UK) to Cup (UK) — Common Values
| Barrel (UK) (bbl (UK)) | Cup (UK) (cup (UK)) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 57.6 |
| 0.5 | 288 |
| 1 | 576 |
| 2 | 1152 |
| 5 | 2880 |
| 10 | 5760 |
| 25 | 14400 |
| 50 | 28800 |
| 100 | 57600 |
| 500 | 288000 |
| 1000 | 576000 |
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 Cup (UK) (cup (UK))
Definition
The UK (imperial) cup is a unit of volume equal to 10 UK fluid ounces, or approximately 284.131 milliliters.
Mathematical Relationship
1 UK cup = 10 UK fl oz = 1/2 UK pint = 284.131 mL ≈ 1.2 US cups.
Conversion Formula
To mL: multiply by 284.131. To US cups: multiply by 1.201. To liters: multiply by 0.284131.
Practical Applications
Older British cookbooks, some Commonwealth recipes (especially pre-metric era), and traditional baking.
Interesting Facts
The UK cup is 20% larger than the US cup. A recipe calling for 1 UK cup actually requires about 1.2 US cups.
Common Mistakes
Using a US cup measure for a UK recipe — the 20% difference can ruin baked goods. Check the recipe's origin.
Educational Tips
UK kitchens rarely use cups now — most British recipes specify grams and mL. If you see 'cups' in a UK recipe, it's 284 mL.