Convert barrel (UK) to quart (US)
Please provide values below to convert barrel (UK) [bbl (UK)] to quart (US) [qt (US)], or Convert quart (US) to barrel (UK).
How to Convert Barrel (Uk) to Quart (Us)
1 bbl (UK) = 172.936789272699 qt (US)
Example: convert 15 bbl (UK) to qt (US):
15 bbl (UK) = 15 × 172.936789272699 qt (US) = 2594.05183909049 qt (US)
Barrel (Uk) to Quart (Us) 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 It remains a traditional unit within specific contexts like brewing and historical references.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 (Us)
A quart (US) is a unit of volume measurement equal to one-fourth of a US gallon, commonly used for liquids and other substances.
History/Origin
The quart originated from the Old French word 'quarte,' meaning 'quarter,' and has been used in the United States since the 18th century as part of the customary system of measurement.
Current Use
Today, the US quart is used primarily in cooking, beverage packaging, and measuring liquids in the United States, although it has largely been replaced by metric units in scientific contexts.