Barrel (UK) to Liter Converter
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How to Convert Barrel (UK) to Liter
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)) = 163.65924 Liter (L).
Barrel (UK) to Liter — Common Values
| Barrel (UK) (bbl (UK)) | Liter (L) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 16.365924 |
| 0.5 | 81.82962 |
| 1 | 163.65924 |
| 2 | 327.31848 |
| 5 | 818.2962 |
| 10 | 1636.5924 |
| 25 | 4091.481 |
| 50 | 8182.962 |
| 100 | 16365.924 |
| 500 | 81829.62 |
| 1000 | 163659.24 |
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 Liter (L)
Definition
The liter is a metric unit of volume equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (1 dm³), used worldwide for measuring liquid volumes.
Mathematical Relationship
1 L = 1 dm³ = 10⁻³ m³ = 1,000 mL = 1,000 cm³. One cubic meter contains 1,000 liters.
Conversion Formula
To gallons (US): multiply by 0.264172. To quarts (US): multiply by 1.05669. To fluid ounces (US): multiply by 33.814.
Practical Applications
Fuel volumes, milk/juice containers, water bottles, engine oil, swimming pool volumes, and cooking.
Interesting Facts
One liter of water weighs almost exactly 1 kilogram. The word 'liter' comes from an old French unit called the 'litron' (about 0.831 L).
Common Mistakes
Assuming 1 liter = 1 US quart — a liter is slightly larger (1 L ≈ 1.057 qt). Also, confusing 'L' with 'lb' (pound).
Educational Tips
A liter is a little over a US quart. A 2-liter soda bottle and a 1-liter water bottle are great visual references.