Convert barrel (oil) to femtoliter
Please provide values below to convert barrel (oil) [bbl (oil)] to femtoliter [fL], or Convert femtoliter to barrel (oil).
How to Convert Barrel (Oil) to Femtoliter
1 bbl (oil) = 1.589872949e+17 fL
Example: convert 15 bbl (oil) to fL:
15 bbl (oil) = 15 × 1.589872949e+17 fL = 2.3848094235e+18 fL
Barrel (Oil) to Femtoliter 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.
Femtoliter
A femtoliter (fL) is a unit of volume equal to 10^-15 liters, used to measure extremely small quantities.
History/Origin
The femtoliter was introduced as part of the SI prefixes for metric units, specifically to quantify very small volumes in scientific research, particularly in biology and chemistry.
Current Use
Femtoliters are commonly used in fields such as cell biology, microfluidics, and nanotechnology to measure tiny volumes like individual cells, droplets, or nanoliter-scale samples.