The world's oil supply seems to be measured by the number of barrels of the stuff. How much does a barrel hold

Any Repliers please indicate whether you are referring to US or UK measures.The world's oil supply seems to be measured by the number of barrels of the stuff. How much does a barrel hold
42 us gallons.


this is the standard used by the petoleum industry, think about it you cant put 55 gallons of oil in a 55 gallon container once it heats up and expands you have problems eh.The world's oil supply seems to be measured by the number of barrels of the stuff. How much does a barrel hold
It's very close to exactly one barrel
55 gallons. i stand corrected, I found something that says 42 gallons, but it's British: http://www.schoolscience.co.uk/content/4鈥?/a>


It is refered to as a 55 gallon drum