Convert barrel (oil) to acre-foot
Please provide values below to convert barrel (oil) [bbl (oil)] to acre-foot [ac*ft], or Convert acre-foot to barrel (oil).
How to Convert Barrel (Oil) to Acre-Foot
1 bbl (oil) = 0.000128893097364125 ac*ft
Example: convert 15 bbl (oil) to ac*ft:
15 bbl (oil) = 15 × 0.000128893097364125 ac*ft = 0.00193339646046187 ac*ft
Barrel (Oil) to Acre-Foot Conversion Table
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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.
Acre-Foot
An acre-foot is a unit of volume commonly used in the United States to measure large quantities of water, representing the volume of one acre of surface area to a depth of one foot.
History/Origin
The acre-foot originated in the United States as a practical measurement for water rights and irrigation, combining the acre (area) and foot (depth) units to quantify water volume in land management and water resource planning.
Current Use
It is primarily used in water resource management, irrigation planning, and hydrology to quantify large volumes of water, especially in the context of reservoirs, water rights, and distribution systems.