Convert minim (US) to barrel (oil)
Please provide values below to convert minim (US) [min (US)] to barrel (oil) [bbl (oil)], or Convert barrel (oil) to minim (US).
How to Convert Minim (Us) to Barrel (Oil)
1 min (US) = 3.87524801517961e-07 bbl (oil)
Example: convert 15 min (US) to bbl (oil):
15 min (US) = 15 × 3.87524801517961e-07 bbl (oil) = 5.81287202276941e-06 bbl (oil)
Minim (Us) to Barrel (Oil) Conversion Table
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Minim (Us)
The minim (US) is a unit of volume measurement primarily used in the United States, equal to one fluid dram or approximately 0.0616115 milliliters.
History/Origin
The minim originated from the apothecary system, where it was used to measure small quantities of liquids, especially in pharmacy and medicine, dating back to the 19th century.
Current Use
Today, the minim is rarely used outside of specific medical or pharmaceutical contexts, with metric units like milliliters being more common for volume measurement.
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.