Tablespoon (UK) to Barrel (UK) Converter
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How to Convert Tablespoon (UK) to Barrel (UK)
To mL: multiply by 17.758. To US tablespoons: multiply by 1.201. To metric tablespoons: multiply by 1.184.
1 UK tbsp ≈ 17.758 mL = 3 UK tsp. About 20% larger than a US tablespoon (14.787 mL).
For example, 1 Tablespoon (UK) (tbsp (UK)) = 0.000108507164 Barrel (UK) (bbl (UK)).
Tablespoon (UK) to Barrel (UK) — Common Values
| Tablespoon (UK) (tbsp (UK)) | Barrel (UK) (bbl (UK)) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.0000108507164 |
| 0.5 | 0.00005425358202 |
| 1 | 0.000108507164 |
| 2 | 0.0002170143281 |
| 5 | 0.0005425358202 |
| 10 | 0.00108507164 |
| 25 | 0.002712679101 |
| 50 | 0.005425358202 |
| 100 | 0.0108507164 |
| 500 | 0.05425358202 |
| 1000 | 0.108507164 |
About Tablespoon (UK) (tbsp (UK))
Definition
The UK tablespoon is a unit of culinary volume equal to approximately 17.758 milliliters, or 3 UK teaspoons.
Mathematical Relationship
1 UK tbsp ≈ 17.758 mL = 3 UK tsp. About 20% larger than a US tablespoon (14.787 mL).
Conversion Formula
To mL: multiply by 17.758. To US tablespoons: multiply by 1.201. To metric tablespoons: multiply by 1.184.
Practical Applications
Traditional British baking and cooking, Commonwealth recipes, and older pharmaceutical references.
Interesting Facts
Australia officially uses a 20 mL tablespoon, the UK uses ~17.8 mL, and the US uses ~14.8 mL — three different sizes for the same name!
Common Mistakes
Mixing up UK and US tablespoons in international recipes. A UK tbsp is ~20% larger than a US tbsp.
Educational Tips
Modern UK cooking is shifting to metric (15 mL). When following old UK recipes, add ~20% more than a US tbsp would indicate.
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.