Convert barrel (oil) to cubic meter
Please provide values below to convert barrel (oil) [bbl (oil)] to cubic meter [m^3], or Convert cubic meter to barrel (oil).
How to Convert Barrel (Oil) to Cubic Meter
1 bbl (oil) = 0.1589872949 m^3
Example: convert 15 bbl (oil) to m^3:
15 bbl (oil) = 15 × 0.1589872949 m^3 = 2.3848094235 m^3
Barrel (Oil) to Cubic Meter Conversion Table
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Barrel (Oil)
A barrel (bbl) is a unit of volume primarily used to measure quantities of oil and petroleum products, equivalent to 42 US gallons or approximately 159 liters.
History/Origin
The barrel originated as a measure for liquid goods in the 19th century, initially used in the brewing and distilling industries. Its use for oil measurement became standardized in the early 20th century, with the 42-gallon size becoming the industry standard in the United States.
Current Use
The barrel remains the standard unit of measurement for crude oil and petroleum products globally, used in trading, production, and inventory management within the oil industry.
Cubic Meter
A cubic meter (m^3) is the SI unit of volume, representing the volume of a cube with edges one meter long.
History/Origin
The cubic meter was established as part of the International System of Units (SI) in 1960, based on the meter defined by the wavelength of light in vacuum.
Current Use
The cubic meter is widely used in science, engineering, and industry to measure large volumes of liquids, gases, and solids, especially in contexts like construction, manufacturing, and environmental science.