Cubic feet (ft³) to UK 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).
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 (ft³) | UK barrels (bbl) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 ft³ | 0.0173 bbl |
| 1 ft³ | 0.173 bbl |
| 2 ft³ | 0.346 bbl |
| 3 ft³ | 0.5191 bbl |
| 5 ft³ | 0.8651 bbl |
| 10 ft³ | 1.7302 bbl |
| 20 ft³ | 3.4605 bbl |
| 30 ft³ | 5.1907 bbl |
| 50 ft³ | 8.6512 bbl |
| 100 ft³ | 17.3023 bbl |
| 1000 ft³ | 173.0232 bbl |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many UK barrels are in 1 cubic feet?
1 cubic feet (ft³) is exactly 0.173023 UK barrels (bbl).
How do I convert cubic feet to UK barrels?
Multiply the value in cubic feet by 0.173023 to get the result in UK barrels. Or use the converter above — type any number and see the result instantly.