Convert barrel (oil) to gigaliter
Please provide values below to convert barrel (oil) [bbl (oil)] to gigaliter [GL], or Convert gigaliter to barrel (oil).
How to Convert Barrel (Oil) to Gigaliter
1 bbl (oil) = 1.589872949e-07 GL
Example: convert 15 bbl (oil) to GL:
15 bbl (oil) = 15 × 1.589872949e-07 GL = 2.3848094235e-06 GL
Barrel (Oil) to Gigaliter 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.
Gigaliter
A gigaliter (GL) is a unit of volume equal to one billion liters (10^9 liters).
History/Origin
The gigaliter is part of the metric system, introduced as a standard unit for large-scale volume measurements, especially in environmental and industrial contexts, following the adoption of the International System of Units (SI).
Current Use
Gigaliters are used to measure large quantities of liquids, such as water resources, in environmental studies, water management, and large-scale industrial processes.