Convert barrel (oil) to cubic foot
Please provide values below to convert barrel (oil) [bbl (oil)] to cubic foot [ft^3], or Convert cubic foot to barrel (oil).
How to Convert Barrel (Oil) to Cubic Foot
1 bbl (oil) = 5.6145833307583 ft^3
Example: convert 15 bbl (oil) to ft^3:
15 bbl (oil) = 15 × 5.6145833307583 ft^3 = 84.2187499613746 ft^3
Barrel (Oil) to Cubic Foot Conversion Table
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Barrel (Oil)
A barrel (bbl) is a unit of volume primarily used to measure quantities of oil and petroleum products, equivalent to 42 US gallons or approximately 159 liters.
History/Origin
The barrel originated as a measure for liquid goods in the 19th century, initially used in the brewing and distilling industries. Its use for oil measurement became standardized in the early 20th century, with the 42-gallon size becoming the industry standard in the United States.
Current Use
The barrel remains the standard unit of measurement for crude oil and petroleum products globally, used in trading, production, and inventory management within the oil industry.
Cubic Foot
A cubic foot (ft^3) is a unit of volume representing the space occupied by a cube with sides of one foot in length.
History/Origin
The cubic foot has been used historically in the imperial and US customary measurement systems for measuring volume, especially in construction, real estate, and engineering contexts.
Current Use
Today, the cubic foot is still used in the United States and some other regions for measuring large volumes of liquids, gases, and bulk materials, particularly in industries like construction, shipping, and HVAC.