What is a UK barrel (bbl UK)?

A UK barrel is an Imperial volume unit equal to 36 imperial gallons, used traditionally for beer, ale, and cider in British brewing and pub trade.

What does one barrel (UK) convert to in cubic meters?

One barrel (UK) is equivalent to approximately 0.16365924 cubic meters.

Why convert from barrel (UK) to cubic meters?

Converting to cubic meters standardizes volume measurements for scientific, engineering, or regulatory purposes, facilitating consistent volume specification.

How to Convert from Barrel (UK) [bbl (UK)] to Cubic meter [m^3]?

Easily convert volumes from the UK barrel unit used in brewing to the cubic meter, the SI unit, for accurate, standardized volume measurements.

Barrel (UK) [bbl (UK)]

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Barrel (UK) [bbl (UK)] to Cubic meter [m^3] Conversion Table

Barrel (UK) [bbl (UK)]	Cubic meter [m^3]

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What Is This Tool?

This converter enables users to transform volume measurements from the traditional UK barrel, commonly used for beer, ale, and cider, into cubic meters, the internationally recognized unit of volume in science and engineering.

How to Use This Tool?

Input the volume value in barrel (UK) you wish to convert.
Select barrel (UK) as the from-unit and cubic meter [m³] as the to-unit.
Submit the data to view the converted volume in cubic meters.
Refer to provided examples for guidance and verification.

Key Features

Converts UK barrel (bbl UK) volumes to cubic meters (m³) with a clear conversion rate.
Supports volume standardization for brewing, regulatory, and engineering uses.
Browser-based and user-friendly interface suitable for both industry professionals and enthusiasts.
Includes practical examples to illustrate how values are transformed.

Examples

5 barrel (UK) equals approximately 0.8183 cubic meters.
10 barrel (UK) converts to about 1.6366 cubic meters.

Common Use Cases

Sizing brewery production batches and specifying volumes for draught beer containers.
Recording and managing historical cask inventories and pub stocks of ale or cider.
Using scientific or engineering calculations requiring standard SI volume units.
Determining storage capacities in brewing and beverage production environments.

Tips & Best Practices

Verify the context to ensure the UK barrel unit applies, as barrel sizes differ by industry.
Use the tool for converting traditional brewing volumes into standard SI units for accuracy in technical work.
Consult conversion examples to confirm calculation correctness.
Be cautious of rounding when very high precision is critical.

Limitations

The UK barrel measurement applies mainly to certain British beverage contexts and is not universal.
Other barrel definitions exist and differ in size, so confirm the unit before converting.
Potential rounding differences may affect calculations requiring exact precision.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a UK barrel (bbl UK)?: A UK barrel is an Imperial volume unit equal to 36 imperial gallons, used traditionally for beer, ale, and cider in British brewing and pub trade.
What does one barrel (UK) convert to in cubic meters?: One barrel (UK) is equivalent to approximately 0.16365924 cubic meters.
Why convert from barrel (UK) to cubic meters?: Converting to cubic meters standardizes volume measurements for scientific, engineering, or regulatory purposes, facilitating consistent volume specification.

Key Terminology

Barrel (UK) [bbl (UK)]: An Imperial volume unit of 36 imperial gallons, traditionally used in British brewing to measure beer, ale, and cider volumes.
Cubic meter [m³]: The SI derived unit of volume, defined as the space occupied by a cube that is one meter on each side, commonly used in scientific and engineering contexts.
Conversion Rate: The factor used to translate volume values from barrel (UK) units to cubic meters, exactly 1 bbl (UK) = 0.16365924 m³.

Quick Knowledge Check

What volume does one UK barrel represent?

Exactly 36 US gallons

Exactly 36 imperial gallons

Exactly 42 imperial gallons

Which industry commonly uses the UK barrel unit?

British brewing and pub trade

Oil and gas extraction

Automotive manufacturing

What is the International System (SI) volume unit used as the conversion target?

Liter

Cubic meter

Cubic centimeter

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