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Beer Barrel Converters

Convert between beer barrels and other units of volume.

What this tool does

Convert between beer barrels and other units of volume. Type an amount in US beer barrels (31 US gallons), choose the units, and the tool converts it to US liquid gallons. It offers 9 volume units and also shows the same amount in the others.

Inputs

  • Value: A number.
  • From: Choose one from 9 options, including US beer barrel (31 US gallons), US beer half barrel (15.5 US gallons), US beer quarter barrel (7.75 US gallons), US beer sixth barrel (31/6 US gallons), Imperial barrel (beer, 36 imperial gallons), US liquid gallon. Starts as US beer barrel (31 US gallons).
  • To: Choose one of the same 9 units as "From". Starts as US liquid gallon.

How to use

  1. Enter the amount you want to convert.
  2. Choose the unit to convert from and the unit to convert to.
  3. Read the result: the converted amount and the same amount in the other units. It appears once every required field has a valid value.

Worked examples

Conversions from US beer barrels (31 US gallons) to US liquid gallons:

  • 1 bbl (US beer) = 31 gal (US)
  • 5 bbl (US beer) = 155 gal (US)
  • 10 bbl (US beer) = 310 gal (US)
  • 50 bbl (US beer) = 1,550 gal (US)
  • 100 bbl (US beer) = 3,100 gal (US)

Multiply the number of US beer barrels (31 US gallons) by 31 to get US liquid gallons. Both units are exact definitions, so 31 is the exact factor: 1 bbl (US beer) = 31 gal (US).

Sources: US beer barrel (31 US gallons): 27 CFR 25.11. US liquid gallon: NIST Handbook 44, Appendix C.

Limitations

  • Converts the unit of a volume only. It does not work out a volume from dimensions or weight.
  • Sizes of cups, spoons, gallons and barrels differ between countries. Check that the unit chosen matches your recipe or source.

FAQs

Q: How many US gallons are in a US beer barrel?
A: A US beer barrel is exactly 31 US liquid gallons, which is about 117.35 liters. Enter any amount to convert it.
Q: Which units does this use?
A: The US beer barrel is 31 US gallons, the half barrel (the common full-size keg) is 15.5 US gallons, and the imperial barrel, the UK beer barrel, is 36 imperial gallons. The pint is the US liquid pint.
Q: Can I convert the other way?
A: Yes. Swap the From and To boxes to convert US gallons to US beer barrels.

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