Convert quart (UK) to barrel (US)
Please provide values below to convert quart (UK) [qt (UK)] to barrel (US) [bbl (US)], or Convert barrel (US) to quart (UK).
How to Convert Quart (Uk) to Barrel (Us)
1 qt (UK) = 0.00953134861479816 bbl (US)
Example: convert 15 qt (UK) to bbl (US):
15 qt (UK) = 15 × 0.00953134861479816 bbl (US) = 0.142970229221972 bbl (US)
Quart (Uk) to Barrel (Us) Conversion Table
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Quart (Uk)
The quart (UK) is a unit of volume equal to one-fourth of a imperial gallon, used primarily in the United Kingdom for measuring liquids.
History/Origin
The UK quart has its origins in the imperial system established in 1824, replacing earlier customary units. It was historically used for measuring liquids like milk and beer before metrication.
Current Use
Today, the UK quart is largely obsolete and replaced by metric units, but it may still be encountered in historical contexts or traditional recipes.
Barrel (Us)
A barrel (US) is a unit of volume primarily used to measure liquids such as oil and other petroleum products, equivalent to 42 US gallons or approximately 159 liters.
History/Origin
The barrel originated as a measure for trading and storing liquids like beer and wine in barrels. Its size varied historically, but the US standard was established in the 19th century for consistency in the oil industry, becoming widely adopted for measuring petroleum products.
Current Use
Today, the barrel (US) is mainly used in the oil and gas industry to quantify crude oil, petroleum products, and other liquids. It remains a standard unit in commodity trading, reporting, and industry practices.