Convert Imperial Pints to Oil Barrels
Convert Imperial Pints (UK pt) to Oil Barrels (bbl) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
bbl = UK pt × 0.003574255731
About Imperial Pints
A UK imperial pint = exactly 20 imperial fl oz ≈ 568.3 mL - about 20% larger than the US liquid pint (473.2 mL). Protected by the UK Weights and Measures Act 1985 as the legal measure for draught beer, cider, and milk by the glass in British and Irish pubs. 'Going for a pint' encapsulates British pub culture; short-pours risk Trading Standards fines. 1 UK pt ≈ 568.3 mL.
About Oil Barrels
An oil barrel (bbl) = exactly 42 US gallons ≈ 158.99 L - established by the Pennsylvania oil industry in the 1860s and now the global petroleum standard. Global oil production, OPEC quotas, and crude spot prices are all quoted in barrels or Mb/d (millions of barrels per day); world consumption ~100 Mb/d in 2024. 'Bbl' derives from the 'blue barrel' mark on petroleum containers. 1 bbl = 42 US gal ≈ 159 L.
Quick Reference Table
| Imperial Pints (UK pt) | Oil Barrels (bbl) |
|---|---|
| 1 UK pt | 0.00357426 bbl |
| 2 UK pt | 0.00714851 bbl |
| 5 UK pt | 0.0178713 bbl |
| 10 UK pt | 0.0357426 bbl |
| 25 UK pt | 0.0893564 bbl |
| 50 UK pt | 0.178713 bbl |
| 100 UK pt | 0.357426 bbl |