Convert barrel (US) to gallon (UK)
Please provide values below to convert barrel (US) [bbl (US)] to gallon (UK) [gal (UK)], or Convert gallon (UK) to barrel (US).
How to Convert Barrel (Us) to Gallon (Uk)
1 bbl (US) = 26.229236816693 gal (UK)
Example: convert 15 bbl (US) to gal (UK):
15 bbl (US) = 15 × 26.229236816693 gal (UK) = 393.438552250395 gal (UK)
Barrel (Us) to Gallon (Uk) Conversion Table
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Barrel (Us)
A barrel (US) is a unit of volume primarily used to measure liquids such as oil and other petroleum products, equivalent to 42 US gallons or approximately 159 liters.
History/Origin
The barrel originated as a measure for trading and storing liquids like beer and wine in barrels. Its size varied historically, but the US standard was established in the 19th century for consistency in the oil industry, becoming widely adopted for measuring petroleum products.
Current Use
Today, the barrel (US) is mainly used in the oil and gas industry to quantify crude oil, petroleum products, and other liquids. It remains a standard unit in commodity trading, reporting, and industry practices.
Gallon (Uk)
The gallon (UK), also known as the imperial gallon, is a unit of volume used primarily in the United Kingdom, equal to 4.54609 liters.
History/Origin
The UK gallon was established in 1824 as part of the imperial system, replacing earlier gallons used in England. It was standardized with the adoption of the imperial system, based on the volume of 10 pounds of water at a specific temperature.
Current Use
The UK gallon is still used in the United Kingdom for measuring fuel, beverages, and other liquids, though the liter is increasingly common in official and scientific contexts.