Barrel To Exaliter Converter

Effortlessly Convert Barrels of Oil to Exaliters with Our bbl to EL Tool

Discover the ease of converting barrel oil to exaliters using our precise bbl to EL conversion tool, crafted by Newtum for accurate measurements.

What are Barrel and Exaliter

A barrel, often denoted as 'bbl', is a unit of volume used for measuring crude oil and other petroleum products. One standard barrel contains 42 US gallons or approximately 159 liters of liquid. This traditional unit has been widely adopted by the oil industry worldwide, with its usage dating back to the mid-19th century.

An exaliter (EL) is an immense unit of volume in the metric system, equal to one quintillion liters (10^18 liters). Typically used for measuring vast quantities of liquid in scientific contexts, the exaliter helps represent volumes at an astronomical or geological scale, though it's rarely used in everyday contexts due to its colossal size.

History of Barrel and Exaliter

The conversion from barrels of oil to exaliters represents the evolution of measuring large volumes of liquid commodities. Initially used for smaller quantities, the barrel has been standard in oil industries globally. As scientific advancements demanded larger units, the exaliter was introduced, making it vital for modern large-scale applications.

How to use Barrel to Exaliter Converter

• Access the bbl to EL converter on Newtum's web page.
• Enter the number of barrels in the designated field.
• Click on the 'Convert' button to initiate the calculation.
• View the converted volume displayed in exaliters.
• If needed, reset the converter to perform a new conversion.

Real Life Applications of Barrel to Exaliter

Explore the practicality of converting barrel oil to exaliters and how this tool can be crucial in various industrial applications.

• Aiding in the calculation of oil transport in super tankers, often quantified in larger volume units.
• Facilitating the conversion for geological studies that assess oil reserves in exaliters.

Solved Examples bbl to EL

Example 1:
Convert 200 bbl to EL:
200 bbl = 200 × 1.589873e-7 EL = 3.179746e-5 EL

Example 2:
Convert 7500 bbl to EL:
7500 bbl = 7500 × 1.589873e-7 EL = 0.001192405 EL