Convert acre-foot (US survey) to barrel (oil)
Please provide values below to convert acre-foot (US survey) [ac*ft (US)] to barrel (oil) [bbl (oil)], or Convert barrel (oil) to acre-foot (US survey).
How to Convert Acre-Foot (Us Survey) to Barrel (Oil)
1 ac*ft (US) = 7758.41390833048 bbl (oil)
Example: convert 15 ac*ft (US) to bbl (oil):
15 ac*ft (US) = 15 × 7758.41390833048 bbl (oil) = 116376.208624957 bbl (oil)
Acre-Foot (Us Survey) to Barrel (Oil) Conversion Table
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Acre-Foot (Us Survey)
An acre-foot is a unit of volume commonly used in the United States to measure large quantities of water, equivalent to the volume of one acre of surface area to a depth of one foot.
History/Origin
The acre-foot originated from the traditional use of acres and feet as units of land and water measurement in the United States, primarily for irrigation and water resource management, becoming standardized in the early 20th century.
Current Use
The acre-foot is primarily used in water resource management, including measuring reservoir capacities, water rights, and irrigation supplies within the United States.
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.