« Back to Glossary IndexThe abbreviation “bbl” stands for “barrel” and is commonly used in different contexts:
- Unit of Measurement: In the context of oil production and trading, a barrel (bbl) is a unit of volume equal to 42 US gallons or about 159 liters. It’s used to measure quantities of crude oil, petroleum products, and other liquids.
- Carburetor: In automotive terminology, “4-bbl” refers to a four-barrel carburetor, which is a type of carburetor that has four separate barrels or venturis to supply air and fuel to the engine.
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