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1 barrel oil (bbl oil) = 0.158987295 kiloliter (kl). Barrel Oil (bbl oil) is a unit of Volume used in Standard system. Kiloliter (kl) is a unit of Volume used in Metric system.

Oil Barrels: A Unit of Volume

Oil barrels are a unit of volume that are used to measure crude oil and petroleum products, such as gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, etc. They are different from fluid barrels, which are used to measure other liquids, such as beer, wine, water, etc. Oil barrels are also different from barrel of oil equivalent (BOE), which is a unit of energy based on the approximate energy released by burning one barrel of crude oil.

Definition of Oil Barrels

An oil barrel is defined as 42 US gallons or 0.159 cubic meters in the US customary system of measurement. It is equivalent to 34.9723 imperial gallons or 158.987 liters in the imperial system. An oil barrel is also equal to 5.6146 cubic feet or 6.2898 oil barrels in the metric system.

History of Oil Barrels

The origin of the term barrel as a unit of measure is uncertain, but it may have derived from the French word baril, which means a small cask or keg. Barrels have been used since ancient times to store and transport various goods, especially liquids and dry grains. The size and shape of barrels varied depending on the type and quantity of the goods, the availability of materials, and the customs of different regions and countries.

The use of oil barrels as a unit of measure dates back to the 19th century, when the petroleum industry emerged in the United States and other countries. The first oil wells produced oil that was stored in wooden barrels that were readily available from the whiskey industry. The standard size of these barrels was 42 US gallons, which was also the size of a tierce, a unit of measure for wine and salt.

The use of oil barrels as a unit of measure became more widespread as the oil market developed and expanded globally. Oil barrels were convenient for measuring and transporting large quantities of oil across long distances by rail, ship, pipeline, etc. Oil barrels were also used for pricing and trading oil in various markets and exchanges.

How to Convert Oil Barrels

To convert oil barrels to other units of volume, one can use the following formulas:

• To convert oil barrels to cubic meters: multiply by 0.159
• To convert oil barrels to liters: multiply by 158.987
• To convert oil barrels to cubic feet: multiply by 5.6146
• To convert oil barrels to gallons (US): multiply by 42
• To convert oil barrels to gallons (UK): multiply by 34.9723
• To convert oil barrels to BOE: divide by 6.2898

Where Oil Barrels are Used

Oil barrels are mainly used in the United States and some other countries that still use the US customary system of measurement. They are often used for measuring and reporting the production, consumption, reserves, and trade of crude oil and petroleum products.

In some countries that use the metric system of measurement, such as Canada and Australia, oil barrels are sometimes used as an informal or approximate unit of volume for certain types of crude oil or petroleum products. For example, in Canada, heavy crude oil is sometimes sold by the barrel, which is equivalent to about 159 liters or 0.159 cubic meters.

In some countries that have their own traditional units of volume based on barrels or similar containers, such as India and China, oil barrels are not commonly used or recognized. Instead, they use units such as tonnes (about 7.33 barrels), kilolitres (about 6.29 barrels), or tonnes of oil equivalent (about 7.1 barrels).

Example Conversions of Oil Barrels to Other Units

Here are some examples of converting oil barrels to other units of volume:

• 1 oil barrel = 0.159 cubic meters
• 2 oil barrels = 317.974 liters
• 3 oil barrels = 16.8438 cubic feet
• 4 oil barrels = 168 gallons (US)
• 5 oil barrels = 174.8615 gallons (UK)
• 6 oil barrels = 0.9534 BOE
• 7 oil barrels = 1.113 BOE

Kiloliters - A Unit of Volume

Definition of the Kiloliter

A kiloliter (symbol kl or kL) is a unit of volume that corresponds to one thousand liters (1000 liters) or one cubic meter (1 m3). It is a unit of volume in the metric system, which is based on the meter as the base unit of length.

One kiloliter is equal to 0.001 cubic meters, 61023.744 cubic inches, or 264.172 gallons.

History of the Kiloliter

The kiloliter is derived from the liter, which is a unit of volume that was introduced in France in 1795 as part of the metric system. The liter was defined as one cubic decimeter (0.1 meter) in length, width, and height. The liter was later redefined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water at its maximum density and standard atmospheric pressure. The current definition of the liter, adopted in 1964, is based on the cubic meter, which is defined as the volume of a cube with sides of one meter in length.

The kiloliter was first used as a unit of volume for measuring large amounts of liquids and gases, such as water, milk, juice, oil, fuel, air, and oxygen. The kiloliter was also used for measuring some solids, such as sugar, salt, and flour. The kiloliter was adopted as a standard unit of measure in many countries that use the metric system, such as France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Sweden.

How to Convert Kiloliters

To convert kiloliters to other units of volume, you need to multiply or divide by the appropriate conversion factor. Here are some common conversion factors and examples:

• To convert kiloliters to cubic meters, multiply by 0.001.
  • Example: 2 kl × 0.001 = 0.002 m3
• To convert kiloliters to cubic inches, multiply by 61023.744.
  • Example: 2 kl × 61023.744 = 122047.488 in3
• To convert kiloliters to milliliters or liters, multiply by 1000000 or 1000 respectively.
  • Example: 2 kl × 1000000 = 2000000 mL or 2 kl × 1000 = 2000 L
• To convert kiloliters to gallons (US liquid), multiply by 264.172.
  • Example: 2 kl × 264.172 = 528.344 gal
• To convert kiloliters to bushels (US), multiply by 28.37825.
  • Example: 2 kl × 28.37825 = 56.7565 bu
• To convert kiloliters to barrels (oil), multiply by 6.28981.
  • Example: 2 kl × 6.28981 = 12.57962 bbl

To convert other units of volume to kiloliters, you need to divide by the appropriate conversion factor. Here are some common conversion factors and examples:

• To convert cubic meters to kiloliters, divide by 0.001.
  • Example: 0.002 m3 ÷ 0.001 = 2 kl
• To convert cubic inches to kiloliters, divide by 61023.744.
  • Example: 122047.488 in3 ÷ 61023.744 = 2 kl
• To convert milliliters or liters to kiloliters, divide by 1000000 or 1000 respectively.
  • Example: 2000000 mL ÷ 1000000 = 2 kl or 2000 L ÷ 1000 = 2 kl
• To convert gallons (US liquid) to kiloliters, divide by 264.172.
  • Example: 528.344 gal ÷ 264.172 = 2 kl
• To convert bushels (US) to kiloliters, divide by 28.37825.
  • Example: 56.7565 bu ÷ 28.37825 = 2 kl
• To convert barrels (oil) to kiloliters, divide by 6.28981.
  • Example: 12.57962 bbl ÷ 6.28981 = 2 kl

Where Kiloliters are Used

Kiloliters are used for measuring various materials and substances in different countries and applications.

Some examples are:

• In many countries that use the metric system, kiloliters are used for measuring large amounts of liquids and gases, such as water, milk, juice, soda, beer, wine, oil, fuel, air, and oxygen.
• In some countries that use the imperial system, such as the United States and Canada, kiloliters are used for measuring some liquids and gases, such as water, milk, juice, oil, fuel, air, and oxygen.
• In the agricultural industry, kiloliters are used for measuring the volume of crops, such as grains, fruits, and vegetables.
• In the industrial industry, kiloliters are used for measuring the volume of products, such as chemicals, plastics, and metals.
• In the environmental industry, kiloliters are used for measuring the volume of waste, such as sewage, sludge, and garbage.

Example Conversions of Kiloliters to Other Units

Here are some example conversions of kiloliters to other units of volume:

• 1 kl = 0.001 m3
• 1 kl = 61023.744 in3
• 1 kl = 1000000 mL or 1000 L
• 1 kl = 264.172 gal
• 1 kl = 28.37825 bu
• 1 kl = 6.28981 bbl