Convert barrel (oil) to gill (UK)
Please provide values below to convert barrel (oil) [bbl (oil)] to gill (UK) [gi (UK)], or Convert gill (UK) to barrel (oil).
How to Convert Barrel (Oil) to Gill (Uk)
1 bbl (oil) = 1119.11410000554 gi (UK)
Example: convert 15 bbl (oil) to gi (UK):
15 bbl (oil) = 15 × 1119.11410000554 gi (UK) = 16786.7115000831 gi (UK)
Barrel (Oil) to Gill (Uk) 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.
Gill (Uk)
A gill (UK) is a unit of volume equal to one-quarter of a pint, primarily used for measuring liquids such as spirits and milk.
History/Origin
The UK gill originated in the 19th century as part of the imperial measurement system, traditionally used in British households and trade for liquid measurements before metrication.
Current Use
Today, the UK gill is largely obsolete and rarely used in everyday measurements, but it may still be encountered in historical contexts, recipes, or specific legal or traditional settings.