Convert barrel (oil) to kiloliter
Please provide values below to convert barrel (oil) [bbl (oil)] to kiloliter [kL], or Convert kiloliter to barrel (oil).
How to Convert Barrel (Oil) to Kiloliter
1 bbl (oil) = 0.1589872949 kL
Example: convert 15 bbl (oil) to kL:
15 bbl (oil) = 15 × 0.1589872949 kL = 2.3848094235 kL
Barrel (Oil) to Kiloliter 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.
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.