Convert barrel (US) to gigaliter
Please provide values below to convert barrel (US) [bbl (US)] to gigaliter [GL], or Convert gigaliter to barrel (US).
How to Convert Barrel (Us) to Gigaliter
1 bbl (US) = 1.192404712e-07 GL
Example: convert 15 bbl (US) to GL:
15 bbl (US) = 15 × 1.192404712e-07 GL = 1.788607068e-06 GL
Barrel (Us) to Gigaliter Conversion Table
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Barrel (Us)
A barrel (US) is a unit of volume primarily used to measure liquids such as oil and other petroleum products, equivalent to 42 US gallons or approximately 159 liters.
History/Origin
The barrel originated as a measure for trading and storing liquids like beer and wine in barrels. Its size varied historically, but the US standard was established in the 19th century for consistency in the oil industry, becoming widely adopted for measuring petroleum products.
Current Use
Today, the barrel (US) is mainly used in the oil and gas industry to quantify crude oil, petroleum products, and other liquids. It remains a standard unit in commodity trading, reporting, and industry practices.
Gigaliter
A gigaliter (GL) is a unit of volume equal to one billion liters (10^9 liters).
History/Origin
The gigaliter is part of the metric system, introduced as a standard unit for large-scale volume measurements, especially in environmental and industrial contexts, following the adoption of the International System of Units (SI).
Current Use
Gigaliters are used to measure large quantities of liquids, such as water resources, in environmental studies, water management, and large-scale industrial processes.