Convert hundred-cubic foot to barrel (oil)
Please provide values below to convert hundred-cubic foot [100 ft^3] to barrel (oil) [bbl (oil)], or Convert barrel (oil) to hundred-cubic foot.
How to Convert Hundred-Cubic Foot to Barrel (Oil)
1 100 ft^3 = 17.8107606760721 bbl (oil)
Example: convert 15 100 ft^3 to bbl (oil):
15 100 ft^3 = 15 × 17.8107606760721 bbl (oil) = 267.161410141082 bbl (oil)
Hundred-Cubic Foot to Barrel (Oil) Conversion Table
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Hundred-Cubic Foot
A hundred-cubic foot is a unit of volume equal to 100 cubic feet, commonly used in measuring large quantities of gases or liquids.
History/Origin
The hundred-cubic foot has historically been used in industries such as natural gas and HVAC to quantify large volumes, especially in the United States, as a convenient measure for gas quantities.
Current Use
Today, the hundred-cubic foot is primarily used in the natural gas industry to measure gas volumes, though it is less common with the adoption of standard SI units like cubic meters.
Barrel (Oil)
A barrel (bbl) is a unit of volume primarily used to measure quantities of oil and petroleum products, equivalent to 42 US gallons or approximately 159 liters.
History/Origin
The barrel originated as a measure for liquid goods in the 19th century, initially used in the brewing and distilling industries. Its use for oil measurement became standardized in the early 20th century, with the 42-gallon size becoming the industry standard in the United States.
Current Use
The barrel remains the standard unit of measurement for crude oil and petroleum products globally, used in trading, production, and inventory management within the oil industry.