Question 1

How many gallons in a beer barrel?

Accepted Answer

A US beer barrel is 31 gallons. A keg is a half-barrel (15.5 gallons). UK beer barrel is 36 imperial gallons.

Question 2

What is the difference between a keg and a barrel?

Accepted Answer

A keg is half a barrel (15.5 US gallons). Barrel sizes vary by country and contents (beer vs oil vs wine).

Question 3

Are US and UK gallons the same?

Accepted Answer

No! US gallon = 3.785 liters. UK (Imperial) gallon = 4.546 liters. UK gallon is about 20% larger. Same applies to pints and fluid ounces.

Question 4

What's the most accurate way to measure volume?

Accepted Answer

For precision: measure by weight and convert using density. For liquids at eye level: read at the bottom of the meniscus curve.

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