Pint (UK) to Barrel (Oil) Converter
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How to Convert Pint (UK) to Barrel (Oil)
To mL: multiply by 568.261. To US pints: multiply by 1.201. To liters: multiply by 0.568261.
1 UK pt = 20 UK fl oz = 2 UK cups = 1/2 UK quart = 1/8 UK gallon ≈ 568.261 mL.
For example, 1 Pint (UK) (pt (UK)) = 0.003574255731 Barrel (Oil) (bbl (oil)).
Pint (UK) to Barrel (Oil) — Common Values
| Pint (UK) (pt (UK)) | Barrel (Oil) (bbl (oil)) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.0003574255731 |
| 0.5 | 0.001787127865 |
| 1 | 0.003574255731 |
| 2 | 0.007148511461 |
| 5 | 0.01787127865 |
| 10 | 0.03574255731 |
| 25 | 0.08935639327 |
| 50 | 0.1787127865 |
| 100 | 0.3574255731 |
| 500 | 1.787127865 |
| 1000 | 3.574255731 |
About Pint (UK) (pt (UK))
Definition
The UK (imperial) pint is a unit of volume equal to 20 UK fluid ounces, or approximately 568.261 milliliters.
Mathematical Relationship
1 UK pt = 20 UK fl oz = 2 UK cups = 1/2 UK quart = 1/8 UK gallon ≈ 568.261 mL.
Conversion Formula
To mL: multiply by 568.261. To US pints: multiply by 1.201. To liters: multiply by 0.568261.
Practical Applications
Ordering beer in a UK pub, buying milk in glass bottles, and traditional British recipes.
Interesting Facts
A UK pint of beer is 568 mL, while a US pint is only 473 mL — British beer drinkers get about 20% more per pint!
Common Mistakes
Serving a US pint in a UK context (or vice versa) results in very different volumes. Always specify US or UK.
Educational Tips
A UK pint is about 20 fl oz (UK), a US pint is 16 fl oz (US). The UK pint is nearly 20% larger overall.
About Barrel (Oil) (bbl (oil))
Definition
The oil barrel is a unit of volume equal to 42 US gallons (approximately 158.987 liters), the standard for measuring crude oil and petroleum products.
Mathematical Relationship
1 oil barrel = 42 US gal = 158.987 L = 34.97 UK gal = 5,376 US fl oz.
Conversion Formula
To liters: multiply by 158.987. To US gallons: multiply by 42. To cubic meters: multiply by 0.158987.
Practical Applications
Crude oil trading and pricing, refinery throughput, national oil production statistics, and petroleum reserve reporting.
Interesting Facts
Global oil consumption is about 100 million barrels per day. Oil is no longer actually shipped in barrels — the unit persists purely as a standard of measurement.
Common Mistakes
Confusing the oil barrel (42 gal) with the US liquid barrel (31.5 gal). Always use 'bbl (oil)' or specify the type.
Educational Tips
Oil is priced per barrel (~42 gallons). When you see '$70/barrel,' that means about $1.67/gallon before refining and distribution costs.