Convert quart (US) to barrel (oil)
Please provide values below to convert quart (US) [qt (US)] to barrel (oil) [bbl (oil)], or Convert barrel (oil) to quart (US).
How to Convert Quart (Us) to Barrel (Oil)
1 qt (US) = 0.00595238095342925 bbl (oil)
Example: convert 15 qt (US) to bbl (oil):
15 qt (US) = 15 × 0.00595238095342925 bbl (oil) = 0.0892857143014388 bbl (oil)
Quart (Us) to Barrel (Oil) Conversion Table
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Quart (Us)
A quart (US) is a unit of volume measurement equal to one-fourth of a US gallon, commonly used for liquids and other substances.
History/Origin
The quart originated from the Old French word 'quarte,' meaning 'quarter,' and has been used in the United States since the 18th century as part of the customary system of measurement.
Current Use
Today, the US quart is used primarily in cooking, beverage packaging, and measuring liquids in the United States, although it has largely been replaced by metric units in scientific contexts.
Barrel (Oil)
A barrel (bbl) is a unit of volume primarily used to measure quantities of oil and petroleum products, equivalent to 42 US gallons or approximately 159 liters.
History/Origin
The barrel originated as a measure for liquid goods in the 19th century, initially used in the brewing and distilling industries. Its use for oil measurement became standardized in the early 20th century, with the 42-gallon size becoming the industry standard in the United States.
Current Use
The barrel remains the standard unit of measurement for crude oil and petroleum products globally, used in trading, production, and inventory management within the oil industry.