Convert barrel (US) to cubic centimeter
Please provide values below to convert barrel (US) [bbl (US)] to cubic centimeter [cm^3], or Convert cubic centimeter to barrel (US).
How to Convert Barrel (Us) to Cubic Centimeter
1 bbl (US) = 119240.4712 cm^3
Example: convert 15 bbl (US) to cm^3:
15 bbl (US) = 15 × 119240.4712 cm^3 = 1788607.068 cm^3
Barrel (Us) to Cubic Centimeter Conversion Table
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Barrel (Us)
A barrel (US) is a unit of volume primarily used to measure liquids such as oil and other petroleum products, equivalent to 42 US gallons or approximately 159 liters.
History/Origin
The barrel originated as a measure for trading and storing liquids like beer and wine in barrels. Its size varied historically, but the US standard was established in the 19th century for consistency in the oil industry, becoming widely adopted for measuring petroleum products.
Current Use
Today, the barrel (US) is mainly used in the oil and gas industry to quantify crude oil, petroleum products, and other liquids. It remains a standard unit in commodity trading, reporting, and industry practices.
Cubic Centimeter
A cubic centimeter (cm^3) is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides of one centimeter.
History/Origin
The cubic centimeter has been used in scientific and engineering contexts as a standard unit of volume measurement, especially in fields like medicine and chemistry, since the adoption of the metric system in the 19th century.
Current Use
Today, the cubic centimeter is commonly used to measure small volumes in medicine (e.g., dosage), automotive engine capacities, and scientific experiments, often interchangeably with milliliters (mL).