US Barrels (Federal)
Abbreviation/Symbol:
bbl (federal)
Worldwide use:
Federal US Barrels are a unit of measurement historically used in the United States for the volume of liquids such as beer, fruit and other commodities.
Definition:
One Federal US barrel is equivalent to 31 Liquid US gallons or approximately 117.35 liters.
Origin:
In the 19th century, efforts were made to establish consistent measurements for various commodities. These standards aimed to facilitate fair trade and accurate transactions.
The adoption of barrel standards, including the Federal US Barrel, was part of this process. The Federal US Barrel, with a capacity of 31 gallons, became a standardized unit of measurement for certain agricultural products.
Usage context:
This barrel size is commonly used for certain commodities, particularly in the context of agriculture.
This size is commonly used for items like apples, potatoes, and other agricultural products. It's often used as a standard measure for trading and shipping such commodities.