Convert barrel (oil) to exaliter
Please provide values below to convert barrel (oil) [bbl (oil)] to exaliter [EL], or Convert exaliter to barrel (oil).
How to Convert Barrel (Oil) to Exaliter
1 bbl (oil) = 1.589872949e-16 EL
Example: convert 15 bbl (oil) to EL:
15 bbl (oil) = 15 × 1.589872949e-16 EL = 2.3848094235e-15 EL
Barrel (Oil) to Exaliter 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.
Exaliter
An exaliter (EL) is a unit of volume equal to 10^18 liters, used to measure extremely large quantities of liquid.
History/Origin
The exaliter was introduced as part of the metric system's extended prefixes to facilitate measurement of vast volumes, though it is rarely used in practical applications due to its enormous size.
Current Use
The exaliter is primarily used in scientific contexts, such as astrophysics and large-scale environmental studies, where measuring extremely large volumes is necessary.