ConvertOnlineBarrel (Petroleum) to Barrel (Imperial) calculator
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Barrel (Petroleum) to Barrel (Imperial) formula
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Barrel (Petroleum) to Barrel (Imperial) Conversion Table
Reference values for converting Barrel (Petroleum) to Barrel (Imperial).
| Barrel (Petroleum) (bl) | Barrel (Imperial) (bl (imp)) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 bl | 0.09714532154 bl (imp) |
| 1 bl | 0.9715 bl (imp) |
| 2 bl | 1.9429 bl (imp) |
| 5 bl | 4.8573 bl (imp) |
| 10 bl | 9.7145 bl (imp) |
| 20 bl | 19.4291 bl (imp) |
| 50 bl | 48.5727 bl (imp) |
| 100 bl | 97.1453 bl (imp) |
Worked example
Convert 200 Barrel (Petroleum) to Barrel (Imperial)
Barrel (Imperial) = 200 × 0.971453215400487 = 194.2906 Barrel (Imperial)
About these units
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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