Fluid Ounce (US) to Barrel (UK) Converter
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How to Convert Fluid Ounce (US) to Barrel (UK)
To mL: multiply by 29.5735. To UK fluid ounces: multiply by 1.04084. To tablespoons (US): multiply by 2.
1 US fl oz = 2 US tbsp = 6 US tsp = 1/8 US cup = 29.5735 mL.
For example, 1 Fluid Ounce (US) (fl oz (US)) = 0.0001807018632 Barrel (UK) (bbl (UK)).
Fluid Ounce (US) to Barrel (UK) — Common Values
| Fluid Ounce (US) (fl oz (US)) | Barrel (UK) (bbl (UK)) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.00001807018632 |
| 0.5 | 0.00009035093161 |
| 1 | 0.0001807018632 |
| 2 | 0.0003614037264 |
| 5 | 0.0009035093161 |
| 10 | 0.001807018632 |
| 25 | 0.00451754658 |
| 50 | 0.009035093161 |
| 100 | 0.01807018632 |
| 500 | 0.09035093161 |
| 1000 | 0.1807018632 |
About Fluid Ounce (US) (fl oz (US))
Definition
The US fluid ounce is a unit of liquid volume equal to 1/128 of a US gallon, or approximately 29.574 milliliters.
Mathematical Relationship
1 US fl oz = 2 US tbsp = 6 US tsp = 1/8 US cup = 29.5735 mL.
Conversion Formula
To mL: multiply by 29.5735. To UK fluid ounces: multiply by 1.04084. To tablespoons (US): multiply by 2.
Practical Applications
Beverage cans (12 fl oz), water bottles (16.9 fl oz), coffee sizes, medicine dosing, and shampoo bottles.
Interesting Facts
A US fluid ounce of water weighs almost exactly 1 avoirdupois ounce (29.57 mL ≈ 28.35 g). The UK fl oz is slightly smaller (28.41 mL).
Common Mistakes
Confusing fluid ounces (volume) with ounces (weight). Also, US and UK fluid ounces differ slightly.
Educational Tips
1 fl oz ≈ 30 mL (close enough). A soda can = 12 fl oz. A standard water bottle = 16.9 fl oz ≈ 500 mL.
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.