Convert barrel (US) to kiloliter
Please provide values below to convert barrel (US) [bbl (US)] to kiloliter [kL], or Convert kiloliter to barrel (US).
How to Convert Barrel (Us) to Kiloliter
1 bbl (US) = 0.1192404712 kL
Example: convert 15 bbl (US) to kL:
15 bbl (US) = 15 × 0.1192404712 kL = 1.788607068 kL
Barrel (Us) to Kiloliter 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.
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.