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Convert Barrel (Imperial) to Hogshead (imperial)

Use this free online volume converter to change barrel (imperial) into hogshead (imperial) instantly. Type in the barrel (imperial) value, and the equivalent hogshead (imperial) is calculated for you in real time.

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

Follow these steps to convert given Barrel (Imperial) value from Barrel (Imperial) units to Hogshead (imperial) units.

  1. Enter the input Barrel (Imperial) value in the text field.
  2. The given Barrel (Imperial) is converted to Hogshead (imperial) in realtime ⌚ using the formula, and displayed under the Hogshead (imperial) label.
  3. You may copy the resulting Hogshead (imperial) value using the Copy button.

Formula

To convert given volume from Barrel (Imperial) to Hogshead (imperial), use the following formula.

Hogshead (imperial) = Barrel (Imperial) / 2

Calculation

Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.

Barrel (Imperial) to Hogshead (imperial) Conversion Table

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

Barrel (Imperial) (bl (imp))Hogshead (imperial) (hhd (imp))
0.01 bl (imp)0.005 hhd (imp)
0.1 bl (imp)0.05 hhd (imp)
1 bl (imp)0.5 hhd (imp)
2 bl (imp)1 hhd (imp)
3 bl (imp)1.5 hhd (imp)
4 bl (imp)2 hhd (imp)
5 bl (imp)2.5 hhd (imp)
6 bl (imp)3 hhd (imp)
7 bl (imp)3.5 hhd (imp)
8 bl (imp)4 hhd (imp)
9 bl (imp)4.5 hhd (imp)
10 bl (imp)5 hhd (imp)
20 bl (imp)10 hhd (imp)
50 bl (imp)25 hhd (imp)
100 bl (imp)50 hhd (imp)
1000 bl (imp)500 hhd (imp)

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 (imperial)

The Imperial hogshead is a unit of measurement used to quantify large liquid volumes, particularly in the UK and other countries using the Imperial system. It is defined as 54 gallons, which is approximately 245.4 liters. Historically, the hogshead was used to measure substantial quantities of beverages like wine and beer, as well as other liquids in trade and commerce. Today, while its use has diminished, the hogshead remains a historical unit of measure and is occasionally used in contexts related to traditional trade practices and historical documentation.