Convert barrel (oil) to dekaliter
Please provide values below to convert barrel (oil) [bbl (oil)] to dekaliter [daL], or Convert dekaliter to barrel (oil).
How to Convert Barrel (Oil) to Dekaliter
1 bbl (oil) = 15.89872949 daL
Example: convert 15 bbl (oil) to daL:
15 bbl (oil) = 15 × 15.89872949 daL = 238.48094235 daL
Barrel (Oil) to Dekaliter 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.
Dekaliter
A dekaliter (daL) is a unit of volume equal to 10 liters.
History/Origin
The dekaliter is part of the metric system, introduced as a decimal multiple of the liter to facilitate larger volume measurements, especially in scientific and industrial contexts.
Current Use
Dekaliter is used in contexts requiring measurement of larger liquid volumes, such as in agriculture, food industry, and scientific research, though it is less common than liters.