Convert Cubic Foot to Barrel (Imperial)

Enter a value in cubic foot to convert it to barrel (imperial). The result updates instantly and includes the formula and calculation steps.

Cubic Foot to Barrel (Imperial) calculator

to
ft^3
Barrel (Imperial)
bl (imp)

Cubic Foot to Barrel (Imperial) formula

Use this formula to convert cubic foot to barrel (imperial):

Barrel (Imperial) = Cubic Foot * 0.17302320719563405

Calculation

Enter a valid number above to see the formula with your value substituted step by step.

Cubic Foot to Barrel (Imperial) Conversion Table

Reference values for converting Cubic Foot to Barrel (Imperial).

Cubic Foot (ft^3)Barrel (Imperial) (bl (imp))
0.1 ft^30.01730232072 bl (imp)
1 ft^30.173 bl (imp)
2 ft^30.346 bl (imp)
5 ft^30.8651 bl (imp)
10 ft^31.7302 bl (imp)
20 ft^33.4605 bl (imp)
50 ft^38.6512 bl (imp)
100 ft^317.3023 bl (imp)

Worked example

Convert 8 Cubic Foot to Barrel (Imperial)

Barrel (Imperial) = 8 × 0.17302320719563405 = 1.3842 Barrel (Imperial)

About these units

Cubic Foot

The cubic foot is a unit of measurement used to quantify three-dimensional volumes, commonly applied in construction, real estate, and various industrial contexts. It is defined as the volume of a cube with sides each measuring one foot in length. Historically, the cubic foot has been used to measure and specify the volume of spaces and materials in building and storage. Today, it is widely used in the US and other countries that use the Imperial system, for tasks such as calculating building dimensions, storage capacities, and shipping volumes.

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.