Convert barrel (UK) to gill (UK)
Please provide values below to convert barrel (UK) [bbl (UK)] to gill (UK) [gi (UK)], or Convert gill (UK) to barrel (UK).
How to Convert Barrel (Uk) to Gill (Uk)
1 bbl (UK) = 1151.99999594553 gi (UK)
Example: convert 15 bbl (UK) to gi (UK):
15 bbl (UK) = 15 × 1151.99999594553 gi (UK) = 17279.9999391829 gi (UK)
Barrel (Uk) to Gill (Uk) 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 It remains a traditional unit within specific contexts like brewing and historical references.
Gill (Uk)
A gill (UK) is a unit of volume equal to one-quarter of a pint, primarily used for measuring liquids such as spirits and milk.
History/Origin
The UK gill originated in the 19th century as part of the imperial measurement system, traditionally used in British households and trade for liquid measurements before metrication.
Current Use
Today, the UK gill is largely obsolete and rarely used in everyday measurements, but it may still be encountered in historical contexts, recipes, or specific legal or traditional settings.