Convert barrel (oil) to attoliter
Please provide values below to convert barrel (oil) [bbl (oil)] to attoliter [aL], or Convert attoliter to barrel (oil).
How to Convert Barrel (Oil) to Attoliter
1 bbl (oil) = 1.589872949e+20 aL
Example: convert 15 bbl (oil) to aL:
15 bbl (oil) = 15 × 1.589872949e+20 aL = 2.3848094235e+21 aL
Barrel (Oil) to Attoliter 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.
Attoliter
An attoliter (aL) is a unit of volume equal to 10^-18 liters, representing an extremely small volume measurement.
History/Origin
The attoliter was introduced as part of the metric system's effort to create standardized prefixes for very small quantities, following the adoption of the International System of Units (SI). It is derived from the prefix 'atto-' which denotes 10^-18.
Current Use
Attoliters are primarily used in scientific research, particularly in fields like biochemistry and nanotechnology, to measure tiny volumes such as those of individual molecules or small biological samples.