UK barrels (bbl) to Cubic meters (m³) 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 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.
| UK barrels (bbl) | Cubic meters (m³) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 bbl | 0.0164 m³ |
| 1 bbl | 0.1637 m³ |
| 2 bbl | 0.3273 m³ |
| 3 bbl | 0.491 m³ |
| 5 bbl | 0.8183 m³ |
| 10 bbl | 1.6366 m³ |
| 20 bbl | 3.2732 m³ |
| 30 bbl | 4.9098 m³ |
| 50 bbl | 8.183 m³ |
| 100 bbl | 16.3659 m³ |
| 1000 bbl | 163.6592 m³ |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many cubic meters are in 1 UK barrels?
1 UK barrels (bbl) is exactly 0.163659 cubic meters (m³).
How do I convert UK barrels to cubic meters?
Multiply the value in UK barrels by 0.163659 to get the result in cubic meters. Or use the converter above — type any number and see the result instantly.