Barrel

bbl

The barrel is primarily used in the petroleum industry, where one barrel of crude oil is exactly 42 US gallons. This specific volume has become standard for global oil pricing and measurement.

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1 bbl = l

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Barrel

The barrel is primarily used in the petroleum industry, where one barrel of crude oil is exactly 42 US gallons. This specific volume has become standard for global oil pricing and measurement.

Characteristics

  • Industrial measurement unit
  • 1 barrel = 158,987.3 mL
  • 1 barrel = 158.987 liters
  • 1 barrel = 42 US gallons (exactly, by definition)
  • Common in: oil pricing, petroleum industry, whisky production

Conversions

  • 1 bbl = 158,987.3 mL
  • 1 bbl = 158.987 L
  • 1 bbl = 42 gallons (US)
  • 1 bbl = 336 US fluid ounces
  • 1 bbl = 34.9723 Imperial gallons
  • 1 bbl = 0.158987 m³

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Used In Regions

Oil Industry US
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