Convert barrel (UK) to quart (UK)
Please provide values below to convert barrel (UK) [bbl (UK)] to quart (UK) [qt (UK)], or Convert quart (UK) to barrel (UK).
How to Convert Barrel (Uk) to Quart (Uk)
1 bbl (UK) = 144 qt (UK)
Example: convert 15 bbl (UK) to qt (UK):
15 bbl (UK) = 15 × 144 qt (UK) = 2160 qt (UK)
Barrel (Uk) to Quart (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 It remains a traditional unit within specific contexts like brewing and historical references.
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.