What is a barrel (UK) used for?

A barrel (UK) is traditionally used for measuring beer, ale, and cider volumes primarily in British brewing and pub trade contexts.

How many liters are in one barrel (UK)?

One UK barrel equals exactly 163.65924 liters, which is 36 Imperial gallons.

Why convert barrel (UK) to kiloliter?

Converting to kiloliter helps translate traditional British brewing volumes into metric units for easier communication, regulatory purposes, and industrial use.

How to Convert from Barrel (UK) [bbl (UK)] to Kiloliter [kL]

Convert volumes from the traditional UK barrel unit to the modern kiloliter unit accurately and efficiently using this online tool. Ideal for brewing, trade, and industrial volume conversions.

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Barrel (UK) [bbl (UK)] to Kiloliter [kL] Conversion Table

Barrel (UK) [bbl (UK)]	Kiloliter [kL]

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Barrel (UK) [bbl (UK)] to Kiloliter [kL] Conversion Table
Barrel (UK) [bbl (UK)]	Kiloliter [kL]

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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter transforms volume measurements from the UK barrel, a traditional British unit mainly used in brewing, into kiloliters, a metric unit representing larger liquid quantities. It helps bridge historical and modern measurement practices.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the volume value in barrel (UK) units
Select barrel (UK) as the starting unit and kiloliter as the target unit
Click the convert button to see the volume in kiloliters
Use the conversion results for brewing production, inventory management, or reporting

Key Features

Converts UK barrel volumes to kiloliters using an exact conversion factor
Supports applications in brewing, industrial, and water storage volume measures
Simple interface for quick and accurate unit translation
Browser-based tool requiring no installations
Provides direct examples for easy understanding

Examples

5 Barrel (UK) = 0.8182962 Kiloliter
10 Barrel (UK) = 1.6365924 Kiloliter

Common Use Cases

Calculating brewing batch sizes and keg volumes in UK breweries
Documenting historical and current ale or cider stocks in pubs
Translating traditional British volume units to metric ones for regulatory compliance
Measuring water storage tank capacities and municipal reservoir volumes
Managing industrial chemical and fuel inventories

Tips & Best Practices

Always confirm whether the barrel volume applies to UK imperial standards in your context
Use kiloliters for large volume measurements and liters for smaller quantities
Check local or industry-specific guidelines when using UK barrel units
Leverage this tool to facilitate clear international and engineering communications

Limitations

The UK barrel is a non-SI unit primarily relevant to British brewing and historical records
Kiloliters best express larger amounts of volume, making them less practical for small quantities
Conversion accuracy depends on correct interpretation of the UK barrel definition
Local usage and legal measures may affect the applicability of this conversion

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a barrel (UK) used for?: A barrel (UK) is traditionally used for measuring beer, ale, and cider volumes primarily in British brewing and pub trade contexts.
How many liters are in one barrel (UK)?: One UK barrel equals exactly 163.65924 liters, which is 36 Imperial gallons.
Why convert barrel (UK) to kiloliter?: Converting to kiloliter helps translate traditional British brewing volumes into metric units for easier communication, regulatory purposes, and industrial use.

Key Terminology

Barrel (UK) [bbl (UK)]: An Imperial volume unit equal to 36 imperial gallons or 163.65924 liters, traditionally used for beer, ale, and cider in the UK.
Kiloliter [kL]: A metric volume unit equal to 1,000 liters or one cubic meter, used to express larger liquid volumes in engineering and everyday contexts.

Quick Knowledge Check

What traditional beverage volumes does the UK barrel measure?

Water and chemicals

Beer, ale, and cider

Petroleum products

How many liters are in one UK barrel?

Approximately 164 liters

Exactly 163.65924 liters

Exactly 100 liters

What volume unit is equivalent to 1 kiloliter?

1000 liters

100 liters

10000 liters

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