Convert fluid ounce (UK) to barrel (US)
Please provide values below to convert fluid ounce (UK) [fl oz (UK)] to barrel (US) [bbl (US)], or Convert barrel (US) to fluid ounce (UK).
How to Convert Fluid Ounce (Uk) to Barrel (Us)
1 fl oz (UK) = 0.000238283694403918 bbl (US)
Example: convert 15 fl oz (UK) to bbl (US):
15 fl oz (UK) = 15 × 0.000238283694403918 bbl (US) = 0.00357425541605877 bbl (US)
Fluid Ounce (Uk) to Barrel (Us) Conversion Table
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Fluid Ounce (Uk)
A fluid ounce (UK) is a unit of volume measurement equal to 28.413 milliliters, used primarily in the United Kingdom for measuring liquids.
History/Origin
The UK fluid ounce has origins in the imperial system established in 1824, derived from the imperial gallon, and has been used traditionally for measuring liquids in the UK and its territories.
Current Use
Today, the UK fluid ounce is mainly used in the UK for recipes, beverage measurements, and certain industries, though the milliliter is more commonly used in scientific and international contexts.
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.