Barrels (bbl) to Cubic meters (m³) 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 meters
The cubic metre is the SI derived unit of volume, defined as the volume of a cube with sides of exactly one metre. It is the standard unit for large-scale volumes in engineering, construction, and industry: concrete orders, excavation volumes, and water storage capacity are measured in cubic metres. One cubic metre equals exactly 1,000 litres. In natural gas supply and environmental science, gas flow rates are expressed in cubic metres per hour or per day.
| Barrels (bbl) | Cubic meters (m³) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 bbl | 0.0159 m³ |
| 1 bbl | 0.159 m³ |
| 2 bbl | 0.318 m³ |
| 3 bbl | 0.477 m³ |
| 5 bbl | 0.7949 m³ |
| 10 bbl | 1.5899 m³ |
| 20 bbl | 3.1797 m³ |
| 30 bbl | 4.7696 m³ |
| 50 bbl | 7.9494 m³ |
| 100 bbl | 15.8987 m³ |
| 1000 bbl | 158.9873 m³ |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many cubic meters are in 1 barrels?
1 barrels (bbl) is exactly 0.158987 cubic meters (m³).
How do I convert barrels to cubic meters?
Multiply the value in barrels by 0.158987 to get the result in cubic meters. Or use the converter above — type any number and see the result instantly.