Teaspoon (UK) to Barrel (UK) Converter
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How to Convert Teaspoon (UK) to Barrel (UK)
To mL: multiply by 5.919. To US teaspoons: multiply by 1.201. To metric teaspoons: multiply by 1.184.
1 UK tsp ≈ 5.919 mL. Approximately 1.2 times the US teaspoon (4.929 mL).
For example, 1 Teaspoon (UK) (tsp (UK)) = 0.00003616899357 Barrel (UK) (bbl (UK)).
Teaspoon (UK) to Barrel (UK) — Common Values
| Teaspoon (UK) (tsp (UK)) | Barrel (UK) (bbl (UK)) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.000003616899357 |
| 0.5 | 0.00001808449679 |
| 1 | 0.00003616899357 |
| 2 | 0.00007233798715 |
| 5 | 0.0001808449679 |
| 10 | 0.0003616899357 |
| 25 | 0.0009042248394 |
| 50 | 0.001808449679 |
| 100 | 0.003616899357 |
| 500 | 0.01808449679 |
| 1000 | 0.03616899357 |
About Teaspoon (UK) (tsp (UK))
Definition
The UK teaspoon is a unit of culinary volume equal to approximately 5.919 milliliters, slightly larger than its US counterpart.
Mathematical Relationship
1 UK tsp ≈ 5.919 mL. Approximately 1.2 times the US teaspoon (4.929 mL).
Conversion Formula
To mL: multiply by 5.919. To US teaspoons: multiply by 1.201. To metric teaspoons: multiply by 1.184.
Practical Applications
Traditional British recipes, Commonwealth cooking, and older pharmaceutical dosing in the UK.
Interesting Facts
The UK teaspoon is about 20% larger than the US teaspoon. A recipe calling for 5 UK teaspoons would need 6 US teaspoons.
Common Mistakes
Assuming UK and US teaspoons are the same — the UK teaspoon is about 20% larger. This matters in precise baking.
Educational Tips
Modern UK recipes increasingly use metric (5 mL teaspoons). When following older UK recipes, a UK tsp ≈ 6 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.