Convert cubic kilometer to barrel (US)
Please provide values below to convert cubic kilometer [km^3] to barrel (US) [bbl (US)], or Convert barrel (US) to cubic kilometer.
How to Convert Cubic Kilometer to Barrel (Us)
1 km^3 = 8386414360.29481 bbl (US)
Example: convert 15 km^3 to bbl (US):
15 km^3 = 15 × 8386414360.29481 bbl (US) = 125796215404.422 bbl (US)
Cubic Kilometer to Barrel (Us) Conversion Table
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Cubic Kilometer
A cubic kilometer (km^3) is a unit of volume representing the volume of a cube with edges of one kilometer in length.
History/Origin
The cubic kilometer has been used in scientific and engineering contexts to measure large volumes, especially in geology, hydrology, and environmental sciences, as a convenient unit for expressing vast quantities of water, earth, or other materials.
Current Use
Today, the cubic kilometer is primarily used in fields such as hydrology to quantify large-scale water volumes, like reservoirs and aquifers, and in geology and environmental science to measure large volumes of earth or other substances.
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.