Convert fluid ounce (US) to barrel (oil)
Please provide values below to convert fluid ounce (US) [fl oz (US)] to barrel (oil) [bbl (oil)], or Convert barrel (oil) to fluid ounce (US).
How to Convert Fluid Ounce (Us) to Barrel (Oil)
1 fl oz (US) = 0.000186011907546456 bbl (oil)
Example: convert 15 fl oz (US) to bbl (oil):
15 fl oz (US) = 15 × 0.000186011907546456 bbl (oil) = 0.00279017861319685 bbl (oil)
Fluid Ounce (Us) to Barrel (Oil) Conversion Table
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Fluid Ounce (Us)
A fluid ounce (US) is a unit of volume measurement used primarily in the United States to measure liquids, equivalent to approximately 29.5735 milliliters.
History/Origin
The fluid ounce originated from the imperial system and was adopted in the US as a customary unit for liquid measurements. Its size has varied historically, but the US fluid ounce has been standardized since the 19th century.
Current Use
The US fluid ounce is commonly used in recipes, food labeling, and beverage measurements within the United States. It is part of the customary measurement system and is used in various industries to specify liquid quantities.
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.