Convert Barrel (oil, bbl) (bbl) to Milliliter (mL) (ml)
Category: Volume
1 bbl = 158987.294928 ml
High-precision rounding: 6 decimals
How to convert barrel (oil, bbl) to milliliter (ml)
We convert by pivoting through the SI base unit for Volume and applying exact factors where applicable.
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Conversion formula
Linear unit conversions use standardized factors; many are exact by definition (e.g., 1 in = 25.4 mm, 1 ft = 0.3048 m).
Common mistakes
- Mixing US gallons (3.785 L) with Imperial gallons (4.546 L).
- Assuming kitchen ‘cup’ equals the same volume in every country.
Unit facts
- Barrel (oil, bbl): A petroleum barrel (bbl) is ≈158.9873 L; standard in the oil industry.
- Milliliter (mL): One milliliter is 1/1000 L, equal to 1 cm³; typical for dosages and lab volumes.
About Volume
Volume measures the space a substance occupies. SI uses cubic meters and liters; customary units like gallons, quarts, and pints persist in recipes, fuel, and containers. Accurate volume work often requires temperature and density considerations (e.g., for fuels).
About Barrel (oil, bbl)
Barrel (oil, bbl)
≈ 158.987 L. Benchmark unit in petroleum markets and production statistics.
History: Standardized by the oil industry; the blue 42-gallon barrel (US) became iconic in the early oil boom.
About Milliliter (mL)
Milliliter (mL)
Equals 1/1000 L and exactly 1 cm³. Used for doses, pipetting, coffee shots, and cosmetic volumes.
History: Popularized by laboratory glassware standards and medical dosing practices.