Convert Cubic meter (m³) (m3) to Barrel (oil, bbl) (bbl)
Category: Volume
1 m3 = 6.289811 bbl
High-precision rounding: 6 decimals
How to convert cubic meter (m³) to barrel (oil, bbl)
We convert by pivoting through the SI base unit for Volume and applying exact factors where applicable.
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Handy values for Cubic meter (m³) → Barrel (oil, bbl). 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
- Cubic meter (m³): A cubic meter (m³) equals 1,000 liters; SI unit for volume.
- Barrel (oil, bbl): A petroleum barrel (bbl) is ≈158.9873 L; standard in the oil industry.
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 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.
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.