Barrel (Oil) to Cubic Foot Converter
1 bbl = 5.6146 ft³
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FORMULA
1 bbl = 5.6146 ft³
CONVERSION TABLE
| Barrel (Oil) (bbl) | Cubic Foot (ft³) |
|---|---|
| 1 bbl | 5.6146 ft³ |
| 5 bbl | 28.0729 ft³ |
| 10 bbl | 56.1458 ft³ |
| 25 bbl | 140.3646 ft³ |
| 50 bbl | 280.7292 ft³ |
| 100 bbl | 561.4583 ft³ |
| 250 bbl | 1,403.65 ft³ |
| 500 bbl | 2,807.29 ft³ |
| 1,000 bbl | 5,614.58 ft³ |
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About Barrel (Oil) (bbl)
The oil barrel equals exactly 42 US gallons (158.987 liters) and is the global standard unit for crude oil trading and production reporting. When OPEC announces production quotas or when oil prices are quoted in dollars per barrel, they reference this specific volume, which was standardized by Pennsylvania oil producers in 1866.
About Cubic Foot (ft³)
One cubic foot equals approximately 28.317 liters and is the standard unit for refrigerator capacity, shipping container volume, and natural gas billing in the United States. Lumber is sold by the board foot (one twelfth of a cubic foot), and aquarium sizes are often specified in cubic feet.
How to Convert Barrel (Oil) to Cubic Foot
The conversion formula is: 1 bbl = 5.6146 ft³. To convert from Barrel (Oil) (bbl) to Cubic Foot (ft³), use the formula above or the interactive converter at the top of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Cubic Foot in 1 Barrel (Oil)?
1 Barrel (Oil) (bbl) equals 5.6146 Cubic Foot (ft³).
How to convert Barrel (Oil) to Cubic Foot?
Multiply the Barrel (Oil) value by 5.6146 to get the equivalent in Cubic Foot. Formula: 1 bbl = 5.6146 ft³
What is the formula for Barrel (Oil) to Cubic Foot conversion?
1 bbl = 5.6146 ft³
Glossary
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Cup (Measurement)
A cooking volume unit. The US cup equals 236.588 ml; the metric cup is 250 ml.
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Barrel (Oil)
A unit of volume for crude oil, equal to 42 US gallons (158.987 liters).
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Gallon
A volume unit with two definitions: the US gallon equals 3.785411784 liters; the imperial (UK) gallon equals 4.54609 liters.
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Liter
A metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter (1 dm³ = 1,000 cm³ = 1,000 mL), approximately 0.264 US gallons or 1.057 US liquid quarts.
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Fluid Ounce
A fluid ounce is a unit of liquid volume, with the US fluid ounce equal to 29.5735 mL and the imperial (UK) fluid ounce equal to 28.4131 mL.