Mass of a barrel of crude oil (159l)

Mass of a barrel of crude oil (159l) (139 kg)

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Mass of a barrel of crude oil (159l) (139 kg)

  • is 1/5 of Mass of lightest allowable Formula 1 racing car (incl driver excl fuel) (702 kg)...more
  • is 1/2 of Mass of an adult male North American Black Bear (280 kg)...more
  • is 1/2 of Mass of heaviest weights lifted in Olympic Weightlifting (Clean and Jerk) (274 kg)...more
  • is 2 x Mass of a domestic washing machine (70 kg)...more
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