Convert barrel (US) to barrel (oil)
Please provide values below to convert barrel (US) [bbl (US)] to barrel (oil) [bbl (oil)], or Convert barrel (oil) to barrel (US).
How to Convert Barrel (Us) to Barrel (Oil)
1 bbl (US) = 0.750000000157245 bbl (oil)
Example: convert 15 bbl (US) to bbl (oil):
15 bbl (US) = 15 × 0.750000000157245 bbl (oil) = 11.2500000023587 bbl (oil)
Barrel (Us) to Barrel (Oil) Conversion Table
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Barrel (Us)
A barrel (US) is a unit of volume primarily used to measure liquids such as oil and other petroleum products, equivalent to 42 US gallons or approximately 159 liters.
History/Origin
The barrel originated as a measure for trading and storing liquids like beer and wine in barrels. Its size varied historically, but the US standard was established in the 19th century for consistency in the oil industry, becoming widely adopted for measuring petroleum products.
Current Use
Today, the barrel (US) is mainly used in the oil and gas industry to quantify crude oil, petroleum products, and other liquids. It remains a standard unit in commodity trading, reporting, and industry practices.
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.