Convert barrel (oil) to petaliter
Please provide values below to convert barrel (oil) [bbl (oil)] to petaliter [PL], or Convert petaliter to barrel (oil).
How to Convert Barrel (Oil) to Petaliter
1 bbl (oil) = 1.589872949e-13 PL
Example: convert 15 bbl (oil) to PL:
15 bbl (oil) = 15 × 1.589872949e-13 PL = 2.3848094235e-12 PL
Barrel (Oil) to Petaliter 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.
Petaliter
A petaliter (PL) is a unit of volume measurement equal to one quadrillion liters, used primarily in scientific contexts for expressing extremely large volumes.
History/Origin
The petaliter was introduced as part of the extended metric system to facilitate measurements in fields such as astronomy and large-scale environmental studies, gaining recognition in the early 21st century.
Current Use
Currently, the petaliter is used mainly in scientific research, particularly in astrophysics and climate science, to quantify vast volumes such as cosmic gas clouds or global water reserves.