Barrel (Imperial) to Barrel (Petroleum) Converter

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How to use this Barrel (Imperial) to Barrel (Petroleum) Converter 🤔

Follow these steps to convert given volume from the units of Barrel (Imperial) to the units of Barrel (Petroleum).

  1. Enter the input Barrel (Imperial) value in the text field.
  2. The calculator converts the given Barrel (Imperial) into Barrel (Petroleum) in realtime ⌚ using the conversion formula, and displays under the Barrel (Petroleum) label. You do not need to click any button. If the input changes, Barrel (Petroleum) value is re-calculated, just like that.
  3. You may copy the resulting Barrel (Petroleum) value using the Copy button.
  4. To view a detailed step by step calculation of the conversion, click on the View Calculation button.
  5. You can also reset the input by clicking on Reset button present below the input field.

What is the Formula to convert Barrel (Imperial) to Barrel (Petroleum)?

The formula to convert given volume from Barrel (Imperial) to Barrel (Petroleum) is:

Volume(Barrel (Petroleum)) = Volume(Barrel (Imperial)) × 1.0293856504327328

Substitute the given value of volume in barrel (imperial), i.e., Volume(Barrel (Imperial)) in the above formula and simplify the right-hand side value. The resulting value is the volume in barrel (petroleum), i.e., Volume(Barrel (Petroleum)).

Calculation

Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.

Examples

1

Consider that an oil refinery processes 100 barrels (imperial) of crude oil in a day.
Convert this volume from barrels (imperial) to Barrel (Petroleum).

Answer:

Given:

The volume in barrel (imperial) is:

Volume(Barrel (Imperial)) = 100

Formula:

The formula to convert volume from barrel (imperial) to barrel (petroleum) is:

Volume(Barrel (Petroleum)) = Volume(Barrel (Imperial)) × 1.0293856504327328

Substitution:

Substitute given weight Volume(Barrel (Imperial)) = 100 in the above formula.

Volume(Barrel (Petroleum)) = 100 × 1.0293856504327328

Volume(Barrel (Petroleum)) = 102.9386

Final Answer:

Therefore, 100 bl (imp) is equal to 102.9386 bl.

The volume is 102.9386 bl, in barrel (petroleum).

2

Consider that a storage tank can hold 250 barrels (imperial) of liquid fuel.
Convert this capacity from barrels (imperial) to Barrel (Petroleum).

Answer:

Given:

The volume in barrel (imperial) is:

Volume(Barrel (Imperial)) = 250

Formula:

The formula to convert volume from barrel (imperial) to barrel (petroleum) is:

Volume(Barrel (Petroleum)) = Volume(Barrel (Imperial)) × 1.0293856504327328

Substitution:

Substitute given weight Volume(Barrel (Imperial)) = 250 in the above formula.

Volume(Barrel (Petroleum)) = 250 × 1.0293856504327328

Volume(Barrel (Petroleum)) = 257.3464

Final Answer:

Therefore, 250 bl (imp) is equal to 257.3464 bl.

The volume is 257.3464 bl, in barrel (petroleum).

Barrel (Imperial) to Barrel (Petroleum) Conversion Table

The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Barrel (Imperial) to Barrel (Petroleum).

Barrel (Imperial) (bl (imp))Barrel (Petroleum) (bl)
0.01 bl (imp)0.0102938565 bl
0.1 bl (imp)0.1029 bl
1 bl (imp)1.0294 bl
2 bl (imp)2.0588 bl
3 bl (imp)3.0882 bl
4 bl (imp)4.1175 bl
5 bl (imp)5.1469 bl
6 bl (imp)6.1763 bl
7 bl (imp)7.2057 bl
8 bl (imp)8.2351 bl
9 bl (imp)9.2645 bl
10 bl (imp)10.2939 bl
20 bl (imp)20.5877 bl
50 bl (imp)51.4693 bl
100 bl (imp)102.9386 bl
1000 bl (imp)1029.3857 bl

Barrel (Imperial)

The Imperial barrel is a unit of measurement used to quantify liquid volumes, particularly in the context of certain types of trade and industry. Originating from the British Imperial system, the barrel has historically been utilized for various commodities, including beer, ale, and other liquids.

An Imperial barrel is defined as containing 36 Imperial gallons, which is equivalent to approximately 163.65924 liters or 43.197 gallons in the US customary system. Traditionally, barrels were constructed from wooden staves and bound by metal hoops, designed for ease of transport and storage. The abbreviation for an Imperial barrel is "bl" or "imp bl."

The Imperial barrel is primarily used in the UK and other countries that have historically used the Imperial system. Its applications include the brewing industry for measuring beer and ale, and it has also been used to measure petroleum products and certain chemicals, although this is less common today. In historical contexts, the Imperial barrel was a standard unit for trade and taxation.

Barrel (Petroleum)

The petroleum barrel is a standard unit of measurement for crude oil and other petroleum products. Originating in the early oil industry of the 19th century, it has become the globally accepted unit for quantifying oil volumes. Historically, the use of the petroleum barrel facilitated trade and transport, allowing for standardized transactions and efficient handling. Today, it remains a fundamental measure in the oil industry, used extensively in production, shipping, and trading.

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