June 08, 2010
Oil Spill Counter - See the running total spilled in the Gulf
Adjust the spill rate to see the total volume spilled based on various estimates.
For reference, 1 US gallon = 3.78541178 litres
Estimates range from a minimum of 3,000,000 up to 16,000,000 litres each day
| Source | Gallons/day | Litres/day |
|---|---|---|
| USGS | 798,000 | 3,000,000 |
| Independent Est. | 1,050,000 | 4,000,000 |
| BP (Worst Case) | 2,520,000 | 9,500,000 |
| Experts’ Worst Case | 4,200,000 | 16,000,000 |
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