Convert barrel (oil) to nanoliter
Please provide values below to convert barrel (oil) [bbl (oil)] to nanoliter [nL], or Convert nanoliter to barrel (oil).
How to Convert Barrel (Oil) to Nanoliter
1 bbl (oil) = 158987294900 nL
Example: convert 15 bbl (oil) to nL:
15 bbl (oil) = 15 × 158987294900 nL = 2384809423500 nL
Barrel (Oil) to Nanoliter Conversion Table
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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.
Nanoliter
A nanoliter (nL) is a unit of volume equal to one billionth of a liter (10^-9 liters).
History/Origin
The nanoliter was introduced as part of the metric system's expansion to include smaller units for scientific and industrial measurements, particularly in fields like biology and chemistry, during the 20th century.
Current Use
Nanoliters are commonly used in laboratories for precise measurements of small liquid volumes, such as in microfluidics, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical research.