Convert barrel (UK) to gigaliter
Please provide values below to convert barrel (UK) [bbl (UK)] to gigaliter [GL], or Convert gigaliter to barrel (UK).
How to Convert Barrel (Uk) to Gigaliter
1 bbl (UK) = 1.6365924e-07 GL
Example: convert 15 bbl (UK) to GL:
15 bbl (UK) = 15 × 1.6365924e-07 GL = 2.4548886e-06 GL
Barrel (Uk) to Gigaliter 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 It remains a traditional unit within specific contexts like brewing and historical references.
Gigaliter
A gigaliter (GL) is a unit of volume equal to one billion liters (10^9 liters).
History/Origin
The gigaliter is part of the metric system, introduced as a standard unit for large-scale volume measurements, especially in environmental and industrial contexts, following the adoption of the International System of Units (SI).
Current Use
Gigaliters are used to measure large quantities of liquids, such as water resources, in environmental studies, water management, and large-scale industrial processes.