Barrel (Oil) to Cubic Foot Converter
Convert Barrel (Oil) (bbl) to Cubic Foot (ft³) instantly. 1 bbl = 5.614583 ft³.
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1 bbl = 5.614583 ft³
Formula:
ft³ = bbl × 5.6145833333With your value: 1 bbl = 5.61458333 ft³
How big is that?
Everyday references on a logarithmic scale, all expressed in barrel (oil) so you can sanity-check the result.
Other Barrel (Oil) to Cubic Foot conversions
Barrel (Oil) to Cubic Foot Conversion Table
| Barrel (Oil) (bbl) | Cubic Foot (ft³) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 2.807292 |
| 1 | 5.614583 |
| 2 | 11.229167 |
| 5 | 28.072917 |
| 10 | 56.145833 |
| 15 | 84.21875 |
| 20 | 112.291667 |
| 25 | 140.364583 |
| 50 | 280.729167 |
| 100 | 561.458333 |
| 250 | 1,403.645833 |
| 500 | 2,807.291667 |
| 1000 | 5,614.583333 |
Cubic Foot to Barrel (Oil) Conversion Table
| Cubic Foot (ft³) | Barrel (Oil) (bbl) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.089054 |
| 1 | 0.178108 |
| 2 | 0.356215 |
| 5 | 0.890538 |
| 10 | 1.781076 |
| 15 | 2.671614 |
| 20 | 3.562152 |
| 25 | 4.45269 |
| 50 | 8.90538 |
| 100 | 17.810761 |
| 250 | 44.526902 |
| 500 | 89.053803 |
| 1000 | 178.107607 |
Where these values come from
Every factor on this page is traced to the document that defines it. See the full provenance dataset or our methodology.
Barrel (Oil) (bbl)
Volume
Derived from the cubic metre. The litre is exactly 10⁻³ m³; US and imperial capacity units are exact multiples fixed by statute.
Source: NIST Special Publication 811, Guide for the Use of the International System of Units
National Institute of Standards and Technology (US) · Reviewed 2026-07-01
Cubic Foot (ft³)
Volume
Derived from the cubic metre. The litre is exactly 10⁻³ m³; US and imperial capacity units are exact multiples fixed by statute.
Source: NIST Special Publication 811, Guide for the Use of the International System of Units
National Institute of Standards and Technology (US) · Reviewed 2026-07-01
How to Convert Barrel (Oil) to Cubic Foot
To convert from Barrel (Oil) (bbl) to Cubic Foot (ft³), multiply the value by 5.6145833333.
Formula: ft³ = bbl × 5.6145833333
Reverse: bbl = ft³ × 0.1781076067
Step-by-Step Example
- Start with your value in Barrel (Oil). For example: 5 bbl
- Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 x 5.6145833333
- The result is: 28.072917 ft³
About Barrel (Oil)
The oil barrel equals 42 US gallons (about 158.987 litres) and is the global pricing unit for crude petroleum.
Fun Fact: The 42-gallon standard dates to the 1860s Pennsylvania oil rush.
Common uses: crude oil pricing, energy statistics.
About Cubic Foot
The cubic foot equals about 28.3168 litres and is the standard unit for appliance capacity and gas metering in the US.
Common uses: refrigerator capacity, natural gas billing, shipping volume.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Cubic Foot are in 1 Barrel (Oil)?
There are exactly 5.6145833333 Cubic Foot in 1 Barrel (Oil). This means the conversion factor from Barrel (Oil) to Cubic Foot is 5.6145833333.
What is the formula to convert Barrel (Oil) to Cubic Foot?
The formula to convert Barrel (Oil) to Cubic Foot is: ft³ = bbl × 5.6145833333. For example, to convert 10 Barrel (Oil) to Cubic Foot, you would multiply 10 by 5.6145833333.
What is a Barrel (Oil)?
The oil barrel equals 42 US gallons (about 158.987 litres) and is the global pricing unit for crude petroleum.
What is a Cubic Foot?
The cubic foot equals about 28.3168 litres and is the standard unit for appliance capacity and gas metering in the US.
What are the common uses of Barrel (Oil)?
The Barrel (Oil) is commonly used in crude oil pricing, energy statistics.
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UnitConvertLab. (2026). Barrel (Oil) to Cubic Foot converter. UnitConvertLab. Retrieved from https://unitconvertlab.com/convert/barrel_oil-to-cubic_foot