Barrel (Oil) to Cubic Meter Converter
Convert Barrel (Oil) (bbl) to Cubic Meter (m³) instantly. 1 bbl = 0.158987 m³.
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1 bbl = 0.158987 m³
Formula:
m³ = bbl × 0.1589872949With your value: 1 bbl = 0.15898729 m³
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 Meter conversions
Barrel (Oil) to Cubic Meter Conversion Table
| Barrel (Oil) (bbl) | Cubic Meter (m³) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.079494 |
| 1 | 0.158987 |
| 2 | 0.317975 |
| 5 | 0.794936 |
| 10 | 1.589873 |
| 15 | 2.384809 |
| 20 | 3.179746 |
| 25 | 3.974682 |
| 50 | 7.949365 |
| 100 | 15.898729 |
| 250 | 39.746824 |
| 500 | 79.493647 |
| 1000 | 158.987295 |
Cubic Meter to Barrel (Oil) Conversion Table
| Cubic Meter (m³) | Barrel (Oil) (bbl) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 3.144905 |
| 1 | 6.289811 |
| 2 | 12.579622 |
| 5 | 31.449054 |
| 10 | 62.898108 |
| 15 | 94.347162 |
| 20 | 125.796215 |
| 25 | 157.245269 |
| 50 | 314.490539 |
| 100 | 628.981077 |
| 250 | 1,572.452693 |
| 500 | 3,144.905385 |
| 1000 | 6,289.81077 |
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 Meter (m³)
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 Meter
To convert from Barrel (Oil) (bbl) to Cubic Meter (m³), multiply the value by 0.1589872949.
Formula: m³ = bbl × 0.1589872949
Reverse: bbl = m³ × 6.2898107704
Step-by-Step Example
- Start with your value in Barrel (Oil). For example: 5 bbl
- Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 x 0.1589872949
- The result is: 0.794936 m³
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 Meter
The cubic meter is the SI unit of volume, equal to 1,000 liters. It is used for large-volume measurements.
Common uses: construction, water usage, shipping.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Cubic Meter are in 1 Barrel (Oil)?
There are exactly 0.1589872949 Cubic Meter in 1 Barrel (Oil). This means the conversion factor from Barrel (Oil) to Cubic Meter is 0.1589872949.
What is the formula to convert Barrel (Oil) to Cubic Meter?
The formula to convert Barrel (Oil) to Cubic Meter is: m³ = bbl × 0.1589872949. For example, to convert 10 Barrel (Oil) to Cubic Meter, you would multiply 10 by 0.1589872949.
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 Meter?
The cubic meter is the SI unit of volume, equal to 1,000 liters. It is used for large-volume measurements.
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 Meter converter. UnitConvertLab. Retrieved from https://unitconvertlab.com/convert/barrel_oil-to-cubic_meter