Convert barrel (US) to megaliter
Please provide values below to convert barrel (US) [bbl (US)] to megaliter [ML], or Convert megaliter to barrel (US).
How to Convert Barrel (Us) to Megaliter
1 bbl (US) = 0.0001192404712 ML
Example: convert 15 bbl (US) to ML:
15 bbl (US) = 15 × 0.0001192404712 ML = 0.001788607068 ML
Barrel (Us) to Megaliter 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.
Megaliter
A megaliter (ML) is a unit of volume equal to one million liters.
History/Origin
The megaliter is part of the metric system, introduced as a larger unit for measuring large volumes, especially in water management and environmental contexts, following the adoption of the metric system in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Current Use
Megaliters are used today in fields such as hydrology, water resource management, and environmental science to quantify large volumes of liquids, particularly water.