Cup (UK) to Barrel (US) Converter
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How to Convert Cup (UK) to Barrel (US)
To mL: multiply by 284.131. To US cups: multiply by 1.201. To liters: multiply by 0.284131.
1 UK cup = 10 UK fl oz = 1/2 UK pint = 284.131 mL ≈ 1.2 US cups.
For example, 1 Cup (UK) (cup (UK)) = 0.001787127865 Barrel (US) (bbl (US)).
Cup (UK) to Barrel (US) — Common Values
| Cup (UK) (cup (UK)) | Barrel (US) (bbl (US)) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.0001787127865 |
| 0.5 | 0.0008935639327 |
| 1 | 0.001787127865 |
| 2 | 0.003574255731 |
| 5 | 0.008935639327 |
| 10 | 0.01787127865 |
| 25 | 0.04467819663 |
| 50 | 0.08935639327 |
| 100 | 0.1787127865 |
| 500 | 0.8935639327 |
| 1000 | 1.787127865 |
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.
About Barrel (US) (bbl (US))
Definition
The US barrel is a unit of volume equal to 31.5 US gallons (about 119.24 liters), used for various liquid commodities.
Mathematical Relationship
1 US barrel = 31.5 US gal = 119.24 L = 0.11924 m³ = 4,032 US fl oz.
Conversion Formula
To liters: multiply by 119.24. To US gallons: multiply by 31.5. To UK barrels: multiply by 0.729.
Practical Applications
Brewery production volumes, whiskey barrel aging, wine production, and bulk liquid commodity trading.
Interesting Facts
A bourbon whiskey barrel is 53 gallons (200 L), larger than the standard US liquid barrel. Barrel sizes vary by commodity and country.
Common Mistakes
Confusing the US liquid barrel (31.5 gal) with the petroleum barrel (42 gal). Always specify which barrel type.
Educational Tips
There are several different 'barrel' sizes. US liquid = 31.5 gal, US oil = 42 gal, UK = 36 imperial gal. Always specify!