Convert cubic foot to barrel (UK)
Please provide values below to convert cubic foot [ft^3] to barrel (UK) [bbl (UK)], or Convert barrel (UK) to cubic foot.
How to Convert Cubic Foot to Barrel (Uk)
1 ft^3 = 0.173023207244516 bbl (UK)
Example: convert 15 ft^3 to bbl (UK):
15 ft^3 = 15 × 0.173023207244516 bbl (UK) = 2.59534810866774 bbl (UK)
Cubic Foot to Barrel (Uk) Conversion Table
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Cubic Foot
A cubic foot (ft^3) is a unit of volume representing the space occupied by a cube with sides of one foot in length.
History/Origin
The cubic foot has been used historically in the imperial and US customary measurement systems for measuring volume, especially in construction, real estate, and engineering contexts.
Current Use
Today, the cubic foot is still used in the United States and some other regions for measuring large volumes of liquids, gases, and bulk materials, particularly in industries like construction, shipping, and HVAC.
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 It remains a traditional unit within specific contexts like brewing and historical references.