Convert barrel (US) to cubic meter
Please provide values below to convert barrel (US) [bbl (US)] to cubic meter [m^3], or Convert cubic meter to barrel (US).
How to Convert Barrel (Us) to Cubic Meter
1 bbl (US) = 0.1192404712 m^3
Example: convert 15 bbl (US) to m^3:
15 bbl (US) = 15 × 0.1192404712 m^3 = 1.788607068 m^3
Barrel (Us) to Cubic Meter 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 Meter
A cubic meter (m^3) is the SI unit of volume, representing the volume of a cube with edges one meter long.
History/Origin
The cubic meter was established as part of the International System of Units (SI) in 1960, based on the meter defined by the wavelength of light in vacuum.
Current Use
The cubic meter is widely used in science, engineering, and industry to measure large volumes of liquids, gases, and solids, especially in contexts like construction, manufacturing, and environmental science.