Convert drop to barrel (US)
Please provide values below to convert drop [drop] to barrel (US) [bbl (US)], or Convert barrel (US) to drop.
How to Convert Drop to Barrel (Us)
1 drop = 4.19320718014741e-07 bbl (US)
Example: convert 15 drop to bbl (US):
15 drop = 15 × 4.19320718014741e-07 bbl (US) = 6.28981077022111e-06 bbl (US)
Drop to Barrel (Us) Conversion Table
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Drop
A drop is a small unit of liquid volume typically used to measure small quantities of liquids, such as medicines or ingredients in cooking.
History/Origin
The concept of a drop as a unit has been used informally for centuries, often based on the amount of liquid dispensed from a dropper or similar device. Its exact volume has varied historically and culturally, but it is generally standardized in modern measurements.
Current Use
The drop is commonly used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and cooking to measure small amounts of liquids, with a standard volume approximately equal to 0.05 milliliters.
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.