Convert gill (US) to barrel (oil)
Please provide values below to convert gill (US) [gi] to barrel (oil) [bbl (oil)], or Convert barrel (oil) to gill (US).
How to Convert Gill (Us) to Barrel (Oil)
1 gi = 0.000744047617606204 bbl (oil)
Example: convert 15 gi to bbl (oil):
15 gi = 15 × 0.000744047617606204 bbl (oil) = 0.0111607142640931 bbl (oil)
Gill (Us) to Barrel (Oil) Conversion Table
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Gill (Us)
A gill (US) is a unit of volume measurement equal to one-quarter of a US pint, or 4 US fluid ounces.
History/Origin
The gill originated from the Old French 'gelle' and was historically used in the UK and US for measuring liquids, especially in brewing and cooking. Its usage has declined with the standardization of metric units.
Current Use
Today, the US gill is rarely used in everyday measurement but may still be encountered in historical contexts, traditional recipes, or specific industries like brewing and bartending in the United States.
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.