Convert gill (US) to barrel (US)
Please provide values below to convert gill (US) [gi] to barrel (US) [bbl (US)], or Convert barrel (US) to gill (US).
How to Convert Gill (Us) to Barrel (Us)
1 gi = 0.000992063489933609 bbl (US)
Example: convert 15 gi to bbl (US):
15 gi = 15 × 0.000992063489933609 bbl (US) = 0.0148809523490041 bbl (US)
Gill (Us) to Barrel (Us) Conversion Table
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Gill (Us)
A gill (US) is a unit of volume measurement equal to one-quarter of a US pint, or 4 US fluid ounces.
History/Origin
The gill originated from the Old French 'gelle' and was historically used in the UK and US for measuring liquids, especially in brewing and cooking. Its usage has declined with the standardization of metric units.
Current Use
Today, the US gill is rarely used in everyday measurement but may still be encountered in historical contexts, traditional recipes, or specific industries like brewing and bartending in the United States.
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.