UK barrels (bbl) to Cubic feet (ft³) Conversion
UK barrels
The UK imperial barrel is a unit of volume equal to exactly 36 imperial gallons (approximately 163.659 litres), used historically in British trade and brewing. It is larger than the US oil barrel (158.99 L) and the US liquid barrel (119.24 L). While largely replaced by metric units in the UK, the imperial barrel remains a reference unit in traditional brewing contexts and historical trade documentation.
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).
| UK barrels (bbl) | Cubic feet (ft³) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 bbl | 0.578 ft³ |
| 1 bbl | 5.7796 ft³ |
| 2 bbl | 11.5591 ft³ |
| 3 bbl | 17.3387 ft³ |
| 5 bbl | 28.8979 ft³ |
| 10 bbl | 57.7957 ft³ |
| 20 bbl | 115.5914 ft³ |
| 30 bbl | 173.3871 ft³ |
| 50 bbl | 288.9786 ft³ |
| 100 bbl | 577.9572 ft³ |
| 1000 bbl | 5,779.5715 ft³ |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many cubic feet are in 1 UK barrels?
1 UK barrels (bbl) is exactly 5.7796 cubic feet (ft³).
How do I convert UK barrels to cubic feet?
Multiply the value in UK barrels by 5.7796 to get the result in cubic feet. Or use the converter above — type any number and see the result instantly.