Convert barrel (UK) to minim (UK)
Please provide values below to convert barrel (UK) [bbl (UK)] to minim (UK) [min (UK)], or Convert minim (UK) to barrel (UK).
How to Convert Barrel (Uk) to Minim (Uk)
1 bbl (UK) = 2764800.00038923 min (UK)
Example: convert 15 bbl (UK) to min (UK):
15 bbl (UK) = 15 × 2764800.00038923 min (UK) = 41472000.0058384 min (UK)
Barrel (Uk) to Minim (Uk) 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 It remains a traditional unit within specific contexts like brewing and historical references.
Minim (Uk)
A minim is a traditional unit of volume used in the UK, equivalent to one-eighth of a fluid dram or approximately 0.0616 milliliters.
History/Origin
The minim originated in the apothecaries' system of measurement, dating back to the 19th century, primarily used for measuring small quantities of liquids in pharmacy and medicine.
Current Use
Today, the minim is largely obsolete and rarely used outside historical or specialized contexts; modern measurements favor metric units, but it may still appear in historical references or vintage recipes.