Barrel (Imperial) to Barrel (US fluid) Converter

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How to use this Barrel (Imperial) to Barrel (US fluid) Converter 🤔

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

  1. Enter the input Barrel (Imperial) value in the text field.
  2. The calculator converts the given Barrel (Imperial) into Barrel (US fluid) in realtime ⌚ using the conversion formula, and displays under the Barrel (US fluid) label. You do not need to click any button. If the input changes, Barrel (US fluid) value is re-calculated, just like that.
  3. You may copy the resulting Barrel (US fluid) 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 (US fluid)?

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

Volume(Barrel (US fluid)) = Volume(Barrel (Imperial)) × 1.3725142005769773

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 (us fluid), i.e., Volume(Barrel (US fluid)).

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 (US fluid).

Answer:

Given:

The volume in barrel (imperial) is:

Volume(Barrel (Imperial)) = 100

Formula:

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

Volume(Barrel (US fluid)) = Volume(Barrel (Imperial)) × 1.3725142005769773

Substitution:

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

Volume(Barrel (US fluid)) = 100 × 1.3725142005769773

Volume(Barrel (US fluid)) = 137.2514

Final Answer:

Therefore, 100 bl (imp) is equal to 137.2514 fl bl (US).

The volume is 137.2514 fl bl (US), in barrel (us fluid).

2

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

Answer:

Given:

The volume in barrel (imperial) is:

Volume(Barrel (Imperial)) = 250

Formula:

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

Volume(Barrel (US fluid)) = Volume(Barrel (Imperial)) × 1.3725142005769773

Substitution:

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

Volume(Barrel (US fluid)) = 250 × 1.3725142005769773

Volume(Barrel (US fluid)) = 343.1286

Final Answer:

Therefore, 250 bl (imp) is equal to 343.1286 fl bl (US).

The volume is 343.1286 fl bl (US), in barrel (us fluid).

Barrel (Imperial) to Barrel (US fluid) Conversion Table

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

Barrel (Imperial) (bl (imp))Barrel (US fluid) (fl bl (US))
0.01 bl (imp)0.01372514201 fl bl (US)
0.1 bl (imp)0.1373 fl bl (US)
1 bl (imp)1.3725 fl bl (US)
2 bl (imp)2.745 fl bl (US)
3 bl (imp)4.1175 fl bl (US)
4 bl (imp)5.4901 fl bl (US)
5 bl (imp)6.8626 fl bl (US)
6 bl (imp)8.2351 fl bl (US)
7 bl (imp)9.6076 fl bl (US)
8 bl (imp)10.9801 fl bl (US)
9 bl (imp)12.3526 fl bl (US)
10 bl (imp)13.7251 fl bl (US)
20 bl (imp)27.4503 fl bl (US)
50 bl (imp)68.6257 fl bl (US)
100 bl (imp)137.2514 fl bl (US)
1000 bl (imp)1372.5142 fl bl (US)

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 (US fluid)

The US fluid barrel is a unit of measurement used to quantify liquid volumes, primarily in industrial and commercial contexts. It originated from the need to standardize liquid measurements for the brewing, distilling, and chemical industries in the United States. Historically, the fluid barrel helped ensure consistent and fair trade practices. Today, it is widely used in various industries, including petroleum, brewing, and other liquid commodities, facilitating standardized transactions and efficient handling.

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