Convert barrel (oil) to megaliter
Please provide values below to convert barrel (oil) [bbl (oil)] to megaliter [ML], or Convert megaliter to barrel (oil).
How to Convert Barrel (Oil) to Megaliter
1 bbl (oil) = 0.0001589872949 ML
Example: convert 15 bbl (oil) to ML:
15 bbl (oil) = 15 × 0.0001589872949 ML = 0.0023848094235 ML
Barrel (Oil) to Megaliter 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.
Megaliter
A megaliter (ML) is a unit of volume equal to one million liters.
History/Origin
The megaliter is part of the metric system, introduced as a larger unit for measuring large volumes, especially in water management and environmental contexts, following the adoption of the metric system in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Current Use
Megaliters are used today in fields such as hydrology, water resource management, and environmental science to quantify large volumes of liquids, particularly water.