Convert barrel (oil) to liter
Please provide values below to convert barrel (oil) [bbl (oil)] to liter [L, l], or Convert liter to barrel (oil).
How to Convert Barrel (Oil) to Liter
1 bbl (oil) = 158.9872949 L, l
Example: convert 15 bbl (oil) to L, l:
15 bbl (oil) = 15 × 158.9872949 L, l = 2384.8094235 L, l
Barrel (Oil) to Liter 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.
Liter
The liter (L, l) is a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter, commonly used to measure liquids and other substances.
History/Origin
The liter was introduced in France in 1795 as part of the metric system, based on the cubic decimeter, and has since become a standard unit of volume worldwide.
Current Use
The liter is widely used in science, industry, and daily life for measuring liquids, beverages, and other fluids, especially in countries using the metric system.