bbl

[ˌbiː.biːˈɛl]

bbl Definition

a unit of volume equal to 42 US gallons or 35 Imperial gallons (approximately 159 liters) used for crude oil, petroleum products, and other liquids.

Using bbl: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bbl" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The oil rig produced 10,000 bbl of crude oil per day.

  • Example

    The tanker can carry up to 2 million bbl of oil.

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Summary: bbl in Brief

'Bbl' [ˌbiː.biːˈɛl] is a unit of volume equivalent to 42 US gallons or 35 Imperial gallons, approximately 159 liters. It is commonly used to measure crude oil, petroleum products, and other liquids.