Tablespoon (UK) to Barrel (US) Converter
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How to Convert Tablespoon (UK) to Barrel (US)
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)) = 0.0001116957176 Barrel (US) (bbl (US)).
Tablespoon (UK) to Barrel (US) — Common Values
| Tablespoon (UK) (tbsp (UK)) | Barrel (US) (bbl (US)) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.00001116957176 |
| 0.5 | 0.00005584785881 |
| 1 | 0.0001116957176 |
| 2 | 0.0002233914352 |
| 5 | 0.0005584785881 |
| 10 | 0.001116957176 |
| 25 | 0.002792392941 |
| 50 | 0.005584785881 |
| 100 | 0.01116957176 |
| 500 | 0.05584785881 |
| 1000 | 0.1116957176 |
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 (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!