A barrel of oil contains 42 gallons largely due to historical and practical reasons established in the 19th century. When oil was first transported in barrels, the 42-gallon size was chosen because it was a manageable volume for handling and shipping. This standardization helped facilitate trade and commerce in the burgeoning oil industry. Over time, the 42-gallon barrel became the industry standard, and it remains so today.
There are 42 gallons of crude oil per barrel and that makes about 19 gallons of gas.
There are 42 US gallons of crude oil in one barrel.
In the US, 1 barrel of oil = 42 US gallons (159 liters or 34.97 imperial gallons).
1 barrel of crude oil equals 42 US gallons of crude oil.
The standard barrel of crude oil or other petroleum product (abbreviated bbl) is 42 US gallons (34.972 Imperial gallons or 158.987 L).
There are 5,376 liquid ounces of crude oil in one barrel.
42 US gallons per barrel.
A barrel of oil in the U.S. is equivalent to 42 gallons.
A barrel of oil is equal to 42 gallons.
42 US gallons.
42 gallons make a barrel in the oil industry.
A barrel of crude oil consists of 42 gallons. There is 3.2 liters to every gallon. A barrel of oil will contain 134 liters.