Convert Barrel (oil, bbl) (bbl) to Cubic inch (in³) (in3)
Category: Volume
1 bbl = 9702 in3
High-precision rounding: 6 decimals
How to convert barrel (oil, bbl) to cubic inch (in³)
We convert by pivoting through the SI base unit for Volume and applying exact factors where applicable.
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Handy values for Barrel (oil, bbl) → Cubic inch (in³). Click a value to open that exact result.
Conversion formula
Linear unit conversions use standardized factors; many are exact by definition (e.g., 1 in = 25.4 mm, 1 ft = 0.3048 m).
Common mistakes
- Mixing US gallons (3.785 L) with Imperial gallons (4.546 L).
- Assuming kitchen ‘cup’ equals the same volume in every country.
Unit facts
- Barrel (oil, bbl): A petroleum barrel (bbl) is ≈158.9873 L; standard in the oil industry.
- Cubic inch (in³): A cubic inch (in³) is the volume of a cube 1 in per side; known from engine displacement.
About Volume
Volume measures the space a substance occupies. SI uses cubic meters and liters; customary units like gallons, quarts, and pints persist in recipes, fuel, and containers. Accurate volume work often requires temperature and density considerations (e.g., for fuels).
About Barrel (oil, bbl)
Barrel (oil, bbl)
≈ 158.987 L. Benchmark unit in petroleum markets and production statistics.
History: Standardized by the oil industry; the blue 42-gallon barrel (US) became iconic in the early oil boom.
About Cubic inch (in³)
Cubic inch (in³)
Volume of a cube 1 in on each side. Classic for engine displacement (e.g., 350 in³) and small components.
History: Automotive culture in the US popularized cubic inches; later often shown alongside liters.