Convert Barrel to Cubic Meter
Convert between Barrel and Cubic Meter. Easy volume unit conversion with our free online calculator.
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About Barrelbbl
A barrel is a large unit of volume, with the US oil barrel equal to 42 US gallons or about 158.987 liters.
The oil barrel became standardized at 42 US gallons in the late 19th century by the Standard Oil Company.
Despite the common use of "barrel" as a unit in the oil industry, actual physical barrels are rarely used for storing or transporting oil anymore.
About Cubic Meterm³
The cubic meter is the SI derived unit of volume, representing a cube with sides of one meter.
The cubic meter was established as part of the metric system during the French Revolution in the late 18th century.
A cubic meter of water weighs exactly one metric tonne (1,000 kg) at 4°C.
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About Barrel
A barrel is a large unit of volume, with the US oil barrel equal to 42 US gallons or about 158.987 liters.
History
The oil barrel became standardized at 42 US gallons in the late 19th century by the Standard Oil Company.
Did You Know?
Despite the common use of "barrel" as a unit in the oil industry, actual physical barrels are rarely used for storing or transporting oil anymore.
About Cubic Meter
The cubic meter is the SI derived unit of volume, representing a cube with sides of one meter.
History
The cubic meter was established as part of the metric system during the French Revolution in the late 18th century.
Did You Know?
A cubic meter of water weighs exactly one metric tonne (1,000 kg) at 4°C.
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Multiply barrels by 0.158987 to get cubic meters
value * 0.158987Calculation Steps:
1. Barrel this conversion uses specific formulas based on the units involved: Cubic Meter Formula: 1 * 0.158987 Explanation: Multiply barrels by 0.158987 to get cubic meters Result: 1 bbl = 0.16 m³
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