Barrel (Petroleum) to Barrel (Imperial) Converter

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

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

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

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

Volume(Barrel (Imperial)) = Volume(Barrel (Petroleum)) × 0.971453215400487

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

Calculation

Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.

Examples

1

Consider that a tanker truck transports 200 barrels (petroleum) of crude oil.
Convert this volume from barrels (petroleum) to Barrel (Imperial).

Answer:

Given:

The volume in barrel (petroleum) is:

Volume(Barrel (Petroleum)) = 200

Formula:

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

Volume(Barrel (Imperial)) = Volume(Barrel (Petroleum)) × 0.971453215400487

Substitution:

Substitute given weight Volume(Barrel (Petroleum)) = 200 in the above formula.

Volume(Barrel (Imperial)) = 200 × 0.971453215400487

Volume(Barrel (Imperial)) = 194.2906

Final Answer:

Therefore, 200 bl is equal to 194.2906 bl (imp).

The volume is 194.2906 bl (imp), in barrel (imperial).

2

Consider that a pipeline transfers 500 barrels (petroleum) of refined oil per day.
Convert this flow rate from barrels (petroleum) to Barrel (Imperial).

Answer:

Given:

The volume in barrel (petroleum) is:

Volume(Barrel (Petroleum)) = 500

Formula:

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

Volume(Barrel (Imperial)) = Volume(Barrel (Petroleum)) × 0.971453215400487

Substitution:

Substitute given weight Volume(Barrel (Petroleum)) = 500 in the above formula.

Volume(Barrel (Imperial)) = 500 × 0.971453215400487

Volume(Barrel (Imperial)) = 485.7266

Final Answer:

Therefore, 500 bl is equal to 485.7266 bl (imp).

The volume is 485.7266 bl (imp), in barrel (imperial).

Barrel (Petroleum) to Barrel (Imperial) Conversion Table

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

Barrel (Petroleum) (bl)Barrel (Imperial) (bl (imp))
0.01 bl0.00971453215 bl (imp)
0.1 bl0.09714532154 bl (imp)
1 bl0.9715 bl (imp)
2 bl1.9429 bl (imp)
3 bl2.9144 bl (imp)
4 bl3.8858 bl (imp)
5 bl4.8573 bl (imp)
6 bl5.8287 bl (imp)
7 bl6.8002 bl (imp)
8 bl7.7716 bl (imp)
9 bl8.7431 bl (imp)
10 bl9.7145 bl (imp)
20 bl19.4291 bl (imp)
50 bl48.5727 bl (imp)
100 bl97.1453 bl (imp)
1000 bl971.4532 bl (imp)

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.

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.

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