Barrels (bbl) to Cubic feet (ft³) Conversion
Barrels
The US oil barrel is a unit of volume equal to exactly 42 US gallons (approximately 158.987 litres), adopted as the standard unit for crude oil and petroleum products in the global energy industry. Crude oil prices are universally quoted in US dollars per barrel (bbl), and global production statistics are expressed in millions of barrels per day (Mb/d). The 42-gallon oil barrel standard was established in the Pennsylvania oil fields in the 1860s.
Cubic feet
The cubic foot is a unit of volume equal to exactly 28.316846592 litres, used in the United States and United Kingdom for measuring large volumes such as room air volumes, refrigerator capacities, concrete quantities, and natural gas consumption. It is the standard unit for HVAC calculations in the United States, where airflow is measured in cubic feet per minute (CFM).
| Barrels (bbl) | Cubic feet (ft³) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 bbl | 0.5615 ft³ |
| 1 bbl | 5.6146 ft³ |
| 2 bbl | 11.2292 ft³ |
| 3 bbl | 16.8438 ft³ |
| 5 bbl | 28.0729 ft³ |
| 10 bbl | 56.1458 ft³ |
| 20 bbl | 112.2917 ft³ |
| 30 bbl | 168.4375 ft³ |
| 50 bbl | 280.7292 ft³ |
| 100 bbl | 561.4583 ft³ |
| 1000 bbl | 5,614.5833 ft³ |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many cubic feet are in 1 barrels?
1 barrels (bbl) is exactly 5.6146 cubic feet (ft³).
How do I convert barrels to cubic feet?
Multiply the value in barrels by 5.6146 to get the result in cubic feet. Or use the converter above — type any number and see the result instantly.