Convert pint (US) to barrel (UK)
Please provide values below to convert pint (US) [pt (US)] to barrel (UK) [bbl (UK)], or Convert barrel (UK) to pint (US).
How to Convert Pint (Us) to Barrel (Uk)
1 pt (US) = 0.00289122980773954 bbl (UK)
Example: convert 15 pt (US) to bbl (UK):
15 pt (US) = 15 × 0.00289122980773954 bbl (UK) = 0.0433684471160932 bbl (UK)
Pint (Us) to Barrel (Uk) Conversion Table
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Pint (Us)
A pint (US) is a unit of volume measurement equal to 16 US fluid ounces or approximately 473.176 milliliters.
History/Origin
The US pint originated from the British imperial pint but was standardized in the United States in the 19th century. It has been used primarily for measuring liquids like milk and beer.
Current Use
The US pint is commonly used in the United States for measuring beverages, dairy products, and other liquids in cooking, retail, and food service industries.
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 It remains a traditional unit within specific contexts like brewing and historical references.