Convert barrel (US) to gallon (US)
Please provide values below to convert barrel (US) [bbl (US)] to gallon (US) [gal (US)], or Convert gallon (US) to barrel (US).
How to Convert Barrel (Us) to Gallon (Us)
1 bbl (US) = 31.5000000010567 gal (US)
Example: convert 15 bbl (US) to gal (US):
15 bbl (US) = 15 × 31.5000000010567 gal (US) = 472.50000001585 gal (US)
Barrel (Us) to Gallon (Us) 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.
Gallon (Us)
A gallon (US) is a unit of volume measurement primarily used in the United States, equal to 128 US fluid ounces or approximately 3.785 liters.
History/Origin
The US gallon was established based on the British imperial gallon but was redefined in the United States in the 19th century. It has been used for measuring liquids like fuel, milk, and other fluids in the US since the 19th century.
Current Use
The US gallon is widely used in the United States for measuring liquid volumes such as gasoline, milk, and other beverages. It remains a standard unit in commerce, industry, and daily life within the US.