Tankerman · Cargo Calculations — Barrels to Gallons
How many U.S. gallons are in 1,500 barrels of petroleum (1 barrel = 42 U.S. gallons)?
- A31,500 gallons
- B55,500 gallons
- C42,000 gallons
- D63,000 gallons✓ Correct
Explanation
1,500 bbl × 42 gal/bbl = 63,000 U.S. gallons. The petroleum barrel is standardized at 42 U.S. gallons.
Authority: API standard barrel = 42 U.S. gallons
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