Convert barrel (UK) to megaliter
Please provide values below to convert barrel (UK) [bbl (UK)] to megaliter [ML], or Convert megaliter to barrel (UK).
How to Convert Barrel (Uk) to Megaliter
1 bbl (UK) = 0.00016365924 ML
Example: convert 15 bbl (UK) to ML:
15 bbl (UK) = 15 × 0.00016365924 ML = 0.0024548886 ML
Barrel (Uk) to Megaliter Conversion Table
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Barrel (Uk)
A barrel (UK), symbol bbl (UK), is a unit of volume primarily used to measure liquids such as oil and beer in the United Kingdom, equivalent to 159 liters.
History/Origin
The barrel has historical origins dating back to the use of wooden barrels for storing and transporting liquids. Its volume varied regionally, but the UK barrel was standardized over time to approximately 159 liters, especially for measuring beer and other liquids.
Current Use
Today, the UK barrel (bbl UK) is used mainly in the brewing industry and for measuring certain liquids, though the standard barrel is more commonly associated with the US measurement system. It remains a traditional unit within specific contexts like brewing and historical references.
Megaliter
A megaliter (ML) is a unit of volume equal to one million liters.
History/Origin
The megaliter is part of the metric system, introduced as a larger unit for measuring large volumes, especially in water management and environmental contexts, following the adoption of the metric system in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Current Use
Megaliters are used today in fields such as hydrology, water resource management, and environmental science to quantify large volumes of liquids, particularly water.