Convert hectoliter to barrel (UK)
Please provide values below to convert hectoliter [hL] to barrel (UK) [bbl (UK)], or Convert barrel (UK) to hectoliter.
How to Convert Hectoliter to Barrel (Uk)
1 hL = 0.611025689719688 bbl (UK)
Example: convert 15 hL to bbl (UK):
15 hL = 15 × 0.611025689719688 bbl (UK) = 9.16538534579532 bbl (UK)
Hectoliter to Barrel (Uk) Conversion Table
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Hectoliter
A hectoliter (hL) is a unit of volume equal to 100 liters.
History/Origin
The hectoliter is part of the metric system, introduced in the 19th century alongside other metric units for standardization of measurements worldwide.
Current Use
Hectoliters are commonly used in the beverage industry, especially for measuring wine, beer, and other liquid quantities, as well as in agriculture and food production for larger volume measurements.
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 It remains a traditional unit within specific contexts like brewing and historical references.