Convert Barrel (US fluid) to Barrel (Petroleum)

Enter a value in barrel (us fluid) to convert it to barrel (petroleum). The result updates instantly and includes the formula and calculation steps.

Barrel (US fluid) to Barrel (Petroleum) calculator

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Barrel (US fluid) to Barrel (Petroleum) formula

Use this formula to convert barrel (us fluid) to barrel (petroleum):

Barrel (Petroleum) = Barrel (US fluid) * 3 / 4

Calculation

Enter a valid number above to see the formula with your value substituted step by step.

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

Reference values for converting Barrel (US fluid) to Barrel (Petroleum).

Barrel (US fluid) (fl bl (US))Barrel (Petroleum) (bl)
0.1 fl bl (US)0.075 bl
1 fl bl (US)0.75 bl
2 fl bl (US)1.5 bl
5 fl bl (US)3.75 bl
10 fl bl (US)7.5 bl
20 fl bl (US)15 bl
50 fl bl (US)37.5 bl
100 fl bl (US)75 bl

Worked example

Convert 120 Barrel (US fluid) to Barrel (Petroleum)

Barrel (Petroleum) = 120 × 3 / 4 = 90 Barrel (Petroleum)

About these units

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.

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.