Barrel (Petroleum) to Liter Converter

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

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

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

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

Volume(Liter) = Volume(Barrel (Petroleum)) × 158.987294928

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 liter, i.e., Volume(Liter).

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 Liter.

Answer:

Given:

The volume in barrel (petroleum) is:

Volume(Barrel (Petroleum)) = 200

Formula:

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

Volume(Liter) = Volume(Barrel (Petroleum)) × 158.987294928

Substitution:

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

Volume(Liter) = 200 × 158.987294928

Volume(Liter) = 31797.459

Final Answer:

Therefore, 200 bl is equal to 31797.459 L.

The volume is 31797.459 L, in liter.

2

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

Answer:

Given:

The volume in barrel (petroleum) is:

Volume(Barrel (Petroleum)) = 500

Formula:

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

Volume(Liter) = Volume(Barrel (Petroleum)) × 158.987294928

Substitution:

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

Volume(Liter) = 500 × 158.987294928

Volume(Liter) = 79493.6475

Final Answer:

Therefore, 500 bl is equal to 79493.6475 L.

The volume is 79493.6475 L, in liter.

Barrel (Petroleum) to Liter Conversion Table

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

Barrel (Petroleum) (bl)Liter (L)
0.01 bl1.5899 L
0.1 bl15.8987 L
1 bl158.9873 L
2 bl317.9746 L
3 bl476.9619 L
4 bl635.9492 L
5 bl794.9365 L
6 bl953.9238 L
7 bl1112.9111 L
8 bl1271.8984 L
9 bl1430.8857 L
10 bl1589.8729 L
20 bl3179.7459 L
50 bl7949.3647 L
100 bl15898.7295 L
1000 bl158987.2949 L

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.

Liter

The liter is a unit of measurement used to quantify liquid volumes and is part of the metric system. It is defined as the volume of a cube with sides each measuring 10 centimeters, equivalent to 1,000 cubic centimeters or 1 cubic decimeter. The liter has been widely adopted globally for its simplicity and ease of use in measuring liquids and gases. Historically, the liter was introduced to provide a standard metric unit for consistent measurements across various scientific, industrial, and everyday applications. Today, it is commonly used in cooking, scientific research, and trade to ensure accurate and standardized volume measurements.

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