Convert barrel (oil) to centiliter
Please provide values below to convert barrel (oil) [bbl (oil)] to centiliter [cL], or Convert centiliter to barrel (oil).
How to Convert Barrel (Oil) to Centiliter
1 bbl (oil) = 15898.72949 cL
Example: convert 15 bbl (oil) to cL:
15 bbl (oil) = 15 × 15898.72949 cL = 238480.94235 cL
Barrel (Oil) to Centiliter 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.
Centiliter
A centiliter (cL) is a unit of volume equal to one hundredth of a liter, commonly used to measure small quantities of liquids.
History/Origin
The centiliter was introduced as part of the metric system to provide convenient subdivisions of the liter, which was established in the late 18th century during the development of the metric system in France.
Current Use
The centiliter is used primarily in countries that utilize the metric system for measuring liquids, such as in beverage labeling, cooking, and scientific contexts, especially in Europe.