Convert barrel (UK) to cup (US)
Please provide values below to convert barrel (UK) [bbl (UK)] to cup (US) [cup (US)], or Convert cup (US) to barrel (UK).
How to Convert Barrel (Uk) to Cup (Us)
1 bbl (UK) = 691.747155628874 cup (US)
Example: convert 15 bbl (UK) to cup (US):
15 bbl (UK) = 15 × 691.747155628874 cup (US) = 10376.2073344331 cup (US)
Barrel (Uk) to Cup (Us) 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 It remains a traditional unit within specific contexts like brewing and historical references.
Cup (Us)
A cup (US) is a unit of volume measurement primarily used in cooking, equal to 8 fluid ounces or approximately 237 milliliters.
History/Origin
The US customary cup originated from traditional British units and became standardized in the United States in the 19th century as part of the development of standardized measurement systems for cooking and trade.
Current Use
The US cup is widely used in American recipes and cooking measurements, especially in the culinary, nutritional, and food packaging industries for volume measurement.