Convert barrel (US) to exaliter
Please provide values below to convert barrel (US) [bbl (US)] to exaliter [EL], or Convert exaliter to barrel (US).
How to Convert Barrel (Us) to Exaliter
1 bbl (US) = 1.192404712e-16 EL
Example: convert 15 bbl (US) to EL:
15 bbl (US) = 15 × 1.192404712e-16 EL = 1.788607068e-15 EL
Barrel (Us) to Exaliter Conversion Table
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Barrel (Us)
A barrel (US) is a unit of volume primarily used to measure liquids such as oil and other petroleum products, equivalent to 42 US gallons or approximately 159 liters.
History/Origin
The barrel originated as a measure for trading and storing liquids like beer and wine in barrels. Its size varied historically, but the US standard was established in the 19th century for consistency in the oil industry, becoming widely adopted for measuring petroleum products.
Current Use
Today, the barrel (US) is mainly used in the oil and gas industry to quantify crude oil, petroleum products, and other liquids. It remains a standard unit in commodity trading, reporting, and industry practices.
Exaliter
An exaliter (EL) is a unit of volume equal to 10^18 liters, used to measure extremely large quantities of liquid.
History/Origin
The exaliter was introduced as part of the metric system's extended prefixes to facilitate measurement of vast volumes, though it is rarely used in practical applications due to its enormous size.
Current Use
The exaliter is primarily used in scientific contexts, such as astrophysics and large-scale environmental studies, where measuring extremely large volumes is necessary.