Cubic feet (ft³) to Barrels (bbl) Conversion
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
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 (ft³) | Barrels (bbl) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 ft³ | 0.0178 bbl |
| 1 ft³ | 0.1781 bbl |
| 2 ft³ | 0.3562 bbl |
| 3 ft³ | 0.5343 bbl |
| 5 ft³ | 0.8905 bbl |
| 10 ft³ | 1.7811 bbl |
| 20 ft³ | 3.5622 bbl |
| 30 ft³ | 5.3432 bbl |
| 50 ft³ | 8.9054 bbl |
| 100 ft³ | 17.8108 bbl |
| 1000 ft³ | 178.1076 bbl |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many barrels are in 1 cubic feet?
1 cubic feet (ft³) is exactly 0.178108 barrels (bbl).
How do I convert cubic feet to barrels?
Multiply the value in cubic feet by 0.178108 to get the result in barrels. Or use the converter above — type any number and see the result instantly.