Convert kiloliter to barrel (oil)
Please provide values below to convert kiloliter [kL] to barrel (oil) [bbl (oil)], or Convert barrel (oil) to kiloliter.
How to Convert Kiloliter to Barrel (Oil)
1 kL = 6.28981077153983 bbl (oil)
Example: convert 15 kL to bbl (oil):
15 kL = 15 × 6.28981077153983 bbl (oil) = 94.3471615730975 bbl (oil)
Kiloliter to Barrel (Oil) Conversion Table
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Kiloliter
A kiloliter (kL) is a unit of volume equal to 1,000 liters.
History/Origin
The kiloliter originated from the metric system as a larger unit for measuring volume, primarily used in scientific and industrial contexts since the adoption of the metric system in the 19th century.
Current Use
Kiloliters are used today in fields such as water management, agriculture, and industry to measure large quantities of liquids efficiently.
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.