Cubic meters (m³) to Barrels (bbl) Conversion
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
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 (m³) | Barrels (bbl) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 m³ | 0.629 bbl |
| 1 m³ | 6.2898 bbl |
| 2 m³ | 12.5796 bbl |
| 3 m³ | 18.8694 bbl |
| 5 m³ | 31.4491 bbl |
| 10 m³ | 62.8981 bbl |
| 20 m³ | 125.7962 bbl |
| 30 m³ | 188.6943 bbl |
| 50 m³ | 314.4905 bbl |
| 100 m³ | 628.9811 bbl |
| 1000 m³ | 6,289.8108 bbl |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many barrels are in 1 cubic meters?
1 cubic meters (m³) is exactly 6.2898 barrels (bbl).
How do I convert cubic meters to barrels?
Multiply the value in cubic meters by 6.2898 to get the result in barrels. Or use the converter above — type any number and see the result instantly.