What Is This Tool?
This converter helps transform volume measurements from acre-foot, a unit representing large water volumes, into barrel (oil), a unit commonly used in the petroleum sector. It facilitates clear conversion of liquid volumes across different industry standards.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the volume value in acre-foot you wish to convert
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Select the source unit as acre-foot and the target unit as barrel (oil)
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Start the conversion and view the result displayed in barrels (oil)
Key Features
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Converts from acre-foot to barrel (oil) volumes accurately
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Supports volume measurement integration between water and petroleum industries
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Browser-based and easy to use without installation
Examples
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Converting 2 acre-foot results in 15,516.73 barrel (oil)
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Converting 0.5 acre-foot results in 3,879.18 barrel (oil)
Common Use Cases
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Reporting water storage and release volumes in reservoirs and lakes
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Accounting irrigation water deliveries for agriculture planning
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Expressing municipal water supply and rights in comparable petroleum units
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Tracking crude oil production, pricing, and trading volumes
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Measuring inventory capacity of petroleum tanks and terminals
Tips & Best Practices
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Understand the specific context where volume is measured to ensure meaningful comparisons
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Use this conversion when dealing with both water resources and petroleum liquid volumes
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Remember the physical properties like density differ between water and oil when interpreting results
Limitations
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Acre-foot is intended for water volumes, while barrel (oil) applies to petroleum liquids
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Conversion assumes volume equivalence without accounting for fluid property variations
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Accurate real-world use requires domain knowledge about the measurement context
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does one acre-foot represent?
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One acre-foot is the volume of water covering one acre of area to a depth of one foot, equal to 43,560 cubic feet.
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Why use barrel (oil) instead of gallons for oil volume?
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Barrel (oil) is a standard unit in petroleum industries, equal to 42 U.S. gallons, used for consistent reporting and trading.
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Can I convert volumes directly between water and oil without consideration?
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Direct volume conversions do not account for differences like density or temperature, so context is important for meaningful results.
Key Terminology
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Acre-foot [ac*ft]
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A customary volume unit equal to the water covering one acre to a depth of one foot, used for large water volumes.
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Barrel (oil) [bbl (oil)]
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A volume unit in petroleum industries equal to 42 U.S. gallons, used for reporting and trading oil volumes.
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Conversion Rate
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The factor used to convert one unit of measurement to another accurately.