Convert Barrel (oil, bbl) (bbl) to Cubic meter (m³) (m3)
Category: Volume
1 bbl = 0.158987 m3
High-precision rounding: 6 decimals
How to convert barrel (oil, bbl) to cubic meter (m³)
We convert by pivoting through the SI base unit for Volume and applying exact factors where applicable.
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Examples
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.
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 meter (m³)
Cubic meter (m³)
SI unit of volume; equals 1,000 L. Used for gas consumption, building volume, and bulk materials. Matches SI equations for density and flow.
History: Defined by the meter since metric adoption; central to engineering calculations and CFD/ventilation sizing.