Convert barrel (UK) to acre-foot
Please provide values below to convert barrel (UK) [bbl (UK)] to acre-foot [ac*ft], or Convert acre-foot to barrel (UK).
How to Convert Barrel (Uk) to Acre-Foot
1 bbl (UK) = 0.000132680704889826 ac*ft
Example: convert 15 bbl (UK) to ac*ft:
15 bbl (UK) = 15 × 0.000132680704889826 ac*ft = 0.0019902105733474 ac*ft
Barrel (Uk) to Acre-Foot 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 It remains a traditional unit within specific contexts like brewing and historical references.
Acre-Foot
An acre-foot is a unit of volume commonly used in the United States to measure large quantities of water, representing the volume of one acre of surface area to a depth of one foot.
History/Origin
The acre-foot originated in the United States as a practical measurement for water rights and irrigation, combining the acre (area) and foot (depth) units to quantify water volume in land management and water resource planning.
Current Use
It is primarily used in water resource management, irrigation planning, and hydrology to quantify large volumes of water, especially in the context of reservoirs, water rights, and distribution systems.