Convert barrel (oil) to liter
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3974 liters 682.4 milliliters
How to Convert Barrel (oil) to Liter
Converting barrel (oil) to liter is straightforward using our conversion calculator.
Conversion Formula
L = bbl × 158.987294928Reverse conversion: Convert liter to barrel (oil)
Comparison: Barrel-oil vs Liter
When to Use Each Unit
Barrel-oil: Universal standard for crude oil trading, refinery production, and petroleum industry worldwide.
Liter: Standard volume unit worldwide for liquids, cooking, fuel, and most commercial applications. Used in all metric countries and scientific contexts.
Common Conversion Values
- 1 bbl = 42 US gal
- 1 bbl ≈ 159 L
- 1 bbl ≈ 0.159 m³
- 6.29 bbl ≈ 1 m³
About Oil
Definition: The oil barrel is a unit of volume equal to 42 US gallons or approximately 159 liters, standard for petroleum products.
History: Standardized in 1866 in Pennsylvania for crude oil trade. Became the global standard for petroleum industry measurements.
Current Use: Universal standard for crude oil trading, refinery production, and petroleum industry worldwide.
Examples: Oil production: millions of barrels per day, oil prices: dollars per barrel, refinery capacity: barrels per day
About Liter
Definition: The liter (symbol: L) is a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter. Defined as the volume of one kilogram of water at maximum density.
History: Introduced in 1795 during the French Revolution as part of the metric system. Originally defined as one cubic decimeter, redefined multiple times for precision.
Current Use: Standard volume unit worldwide for liquids, cooking, fuel, and most commercial applications. Used in all metric countries and scientific contexts.
Examples: Beverage bottles: 0.5-2L, car fuel tank: 40-80L, swimming pool: 20,000-100,000L, cooking recipes: 0.1-2L