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The metric tons to barrels conversion is used primarily in the petroleum industry to convert weight measurements (metric tons) to volume measurements (barrels) for crude oil and petroleum products. The conversion factor of 7.33 represents the approximate number of barrels in one metric ton of average crude oil.
The calculator uses the conversion formula:
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Explanation: This conversion factor is based on the average density of crude oil. The exact conversion may vary slightly depending on the specific gravity of the petroleum product being measured.
Details: This conversion is essential in the oil and gas industry for trading, transportation, storage planning, and inventory management. It allows for consistent measurement between weight-based and volume-based calculations in international oil markets.
Tips: Enter the weight in metric tons. The value must be greater than zero. The calculator will automatically compute the equivalent volume in barrels using the standard conversion factor of 7.33 barrels per metric ton.
Q1: Why is the conversion factor 7.33?
A: The factor 7.33 is based on the average API gravity of crude oil (approximately 33° API), which corresponds to a specific gravity of about 0.86 and results in approximately 7.33 barrels per metric ton.
Q2: Does this conversion work for all petroleum products?
A: While 7.33 is a standard average, different petroleum products have different densities. For precise conversions, product-specific gravity measurements should be used to calculate exact conversion factors.
Q3: How accurate is this conversion?
A: For general purposes and average crude oil, the 7.33 conversion factor provides a good estimate. For precise commercial transactions, more specific density measurements are typically used.
Q4: What industries use this conversion?
A: Primarily used in oil and gas industry, shipping, logistics, petroleum trading, and energy sector accounting and reporting.
Q5: Can this conversion be used for other liquids?
A: The 7.33 factor is specific to petroleum products with similar density to average crude oil. Other liquids would require different conversion factors based on their specific gravity.