Convert barrel (oil) to deciliter
Please provide values below to convert barrel (oil) [bbl (oil)] to deciliter [dL], or Convert deciliter to barrel (oil).
How to Convert Barrel (Oil) to Deciliter
1 bbl (oil) = 1589.872949 dL
Example: convert 15 bbl (oil) to dL:
15 bbl (oil) = 15 × 1589.872949 dL = 23848.094235 dL
Barrel (Oil) to Deciliter 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.
Deciliter
A deciliter (dL) is a unit of volume equal to one-tenth of a liter, commonly used to measure liquids.
History/Origin
The deciliter was introduced as part of the metric system in the 19th century to provide a convenient subdivision of the liter, facilitating measurements in cooking and scientific contexts.
Current Use
Deciliters are used in various countries for measuring liquids in cooking, nutrition labeling, and scientific experiments, especially where metric units are standard.