What is the volume of 1 US barrel in liters?

One US barrel equals approximately 119.240471196 liters.

Why use this conversion tool?

It simplifies converting oil volumes from US customary barrels to metric liters, useful for trade and scientific measurements.

How to Convert from Barrel (US) [bbl (US)] to Liter [L, l]?

Q: Is the liter an SI base unit?

No, the liter is accepted for use with SI units but is not an official SI base unit.

Convert volume measurements from the US oil barrel to liters using this easy-to-use online unit converter. Understand usage contexts and conversion details for precise volume translation.

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What Is This Tool?

This converter helps you translate volumes measured in US oil barrels into liters, facilitating common conversions in industries like petroleum, transportation, and laboratories.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the volume in barrel (US) [bbl (US)] units.
Select barrel (US) as the input unit and liter [L, l] as the output unit.
Click the convert button to get the result in liters.

Key Features

Converts US oil barrel volumes to metric liters seamlessly.
Browser-based interface for quick volume conversion tasks.
Supports typical petroleum industry units and metric volumes.

Examples

Convert 2 barrels (US): 2 × 119.240471196 = 238.48 liters.
Convert 0.5 barrel (US): 0.5 × 119.240471196 = 59.62 liters.

Common Use Cases

Measuring and reporting crude oil production in barrels and liters.
Inventory and shipment tracking for petroleum product volumes.
Specifying storage and transport capacities in various units.

Tips & Best Practices

Use this tool to convert petroleum volumes for international trade.
Double-check unit selections to ensure accurate conversion.
Remember liter is metric and suitable for scientific or commercial use.

Limitations

The US barrel unit is specific to American petroleum industry use and differs from other barrel types.
The liter is not an SI base unit, so conversions should be cautiously applied when strict SI units are required.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the volume of 1 US barrel in liters?: One US barrel equals approximately 119.240471196 liters.
Why use this conversion tool?: It simplifies converting oil volumes from US customary barrels to metric liters, useful for trade and scientific measurements.
Is the liter an SI base unit?: No, the liter is accepted for use with SI units but is not an official SI base unit.

Key Terminology

Barrel (US) [bbl (US)]: A US oil barrel is a volume measure equal to 42 US gallons or about 119.240471196 liters, used mainly in petroleum.
Liter [L, l]: A liter is a metric unit of volume equivalent to one cubic decimeter, commonly used for liquid measurements.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does 1 US barrel equal in liters?

42 liters

119.240471196 liters

158.987 liters

Which industry primarily uses the US barrel measurement?

Pharmaceutical

Petroleum

Food service

Is the liter an SI base unit?

Yes, it is an SI base unit

No, but it is accepted for use with SI

No, and not accepted with SI

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