Barrel (Imperial) to Hogshead (US) Converter

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How to use this Barrel (Imperial) to Hogshead (US) Converter 🤔

Follow these steps to convert given volume from the units of Barrel (Imperial) to the units of Hogshead (US).

  1. Enter the input Barrel (Imperial) value in the text field.
  2. The calculator converts the given Barrel (Imperial) into Hogshead (US) in realtime ⌚ using the conversion formula, and displays under the Hogshead (US) label. You do not need to click any button. If the input changes, Hogshead (US) value is re-calculated, just like that.
  3. You may copy the resulting Hogshead (US) value using the Copy button.
  4. To view a detailed step by step calculation of the conversion, click on the View Calculation button.
  5. You can also reset the input by clicking on Reset button present below the input field.

What is the Formula to convert Barrel (Imperial) to Hogshead (US)?

The formula to convert given volume from Barrel (Imperial) to Hogshead (US) is:

Volume(Hogshead (US)) = Volume(Barrel (Imperial)) × 0.6862571002884886

Substitute the given value of volume in barrel (imperial), i.e., Volume(Barrel (Imperial)) in the above formula and simplify the right-hand side value. The resulting value is the volume in hogshead (us), i.e., Volume(Hogshead (US)).

Calculation

Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.

Examples

1

Consider that an oil refinery processes 100 barrels (imperial) of crude oil in a day.
Convert this volume from barrels (imperial) to Hogshead (US).

Answer:

Given:

The volume in barrel (imperial) is:

Volume(Barrel (Imperial)) = 100

Formula:

The formula to convert volume from barrel (imperial) to hogshead (us) is:

Volume(Hogshead (US)) = Volume(Barrel (Imperial)) × 0.6862571002884886

Substitution:

Substitute given weight Volume(Barrel (Imperial)) = 100 in the above formula.

Volume(Hogshead (US)) = 100 × 0.6862571002884886

Volume(Hogshead (US)) = 68.6257

Final Answer:

Therefore, 100 bl (imp) is equal to 68.6257 hhd (US).

The volume is 68.6257 hhd (US), in hogshead (us).

2

Consider that a storage tank can hold 250 barrels (imperial) of liquid fuel.
Convert this capacity from barrels (imperial) to Hogshead (US).

Answer:

Given:

The volume in barrel (imperial) is:

Volume(Barrel (Imperial)) = 250

Formula:

The formula to convert volume from barrel (imperial) to hogshead (us) is:

Volume(Hogshead (US)) = Volume(Barrel (Imperial)) × 0.6862571002884886

Substitution:

Substitute given weight Volume(Barrel (Imperial)) = 250 in the above formula.

Volume(Hogshead (US)) = 250 × 0.6862571002884886

Volume(Hogshead (US)) = 171.5643

Final Answer:

Therefore, 250 bl (imp) is equal to 171.5643 hhd (US).

The volume is 171.5643 hhd (US), in hogshead (us).

Barrel (Imperial) to Hogshead (US) Conversion Table

The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Barrel (Imperial) to Hogshead (US).

Barrel (Imperial) (bl (imp))Hogshead (US) (hhd (US))
0.01 bl (imp)0.006862571 hhd (US)
0.1 bl (imp)0.06862571003 hhd (US)
1 bl (imp)0.6863 hhd (US)
2 bl (imp)1.3725 hhd (US)
3 bl (imp)2.0588 hhd (US)
4 bl (imp)2.745 hhd (US)
5 bl (imp)3.4313 hhd (US)
6 bl (imp)4.1175 hhd (US)
7 bl (imp)4.8038 hhd (US)
8 bl (imp)5.4901 hhd (US)
9 bl (imp)6.1763 hhd (US)
10 bl (imp)6.8626 hhd (US)
20 bl (imp)13.7251 hhd (US)
50 bl (imp)34.3129 hhd (US)
100 bl (imp)68.6257 hhd (US)
1000 bl (imp)686.2571 hhd (US)

Barrel (Imperial)

The Imperial barrel is a unit of measurement used to quantify liquid volumes, particularly in the context of certain types of trade and industry. Originating from the British Imperial system, the barrel has historically been utilized for various commodities, including beer, ale, and other liquids.

An Imperial barrel is defined as containing 36 Imperial gallons, which is equivalent to approximately 163.65924 liters or 43.197 gallons in the US customary system. Traditionally, barrels were constructed from wooden staves and bound by metal hoops, designed for ease of transport and storage. The abbreviation for an Imperial barrel is "bl" or "imp bl."

The Imperial barrel is primarily used in the UK and other countries that have historically used the Imperial system. Its applications include the brewing industry for measuring beer and ale, and it has also been used to measure petroleum products and certain chemicals, although this is less common today. In historical contexts, the Imperial barrel was a standard unit for trade and taxation.

Hogshead (US)

The US hogshead is a unit of measurement used to quantify large liquid volumes, particularly in the United States. It is defined as 63 US gallons, which is approximately 238.5 liters. Historically, the hogshead was used for measuring significant quantities of beverages such as wine, beer, and other liquids in trade and commerce. Today, it is less commonly used but still recognized in specific contexts related to traditional trade practices, especially in the beverage industry and historical references.

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