Cubic Meter to Barrel (Oil) Converter
Convert Cubic Meter (m³) to Barrel (Oil) (bbl) instantly. 1 m³ = 6.289811 bbl.
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1 m³ = 6.289811 bbl
Formula:
bbl = m³ × 6.2898107704With your value: 1 m³ = 6.28981077 bbl
How big is that?
Everyday references on a logarithmic scale, all expressed in cubic meter so you can sanity-check the result.
Other Cubic Meter to Barrel (Oil) conversions
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 |
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 |
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.
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
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
How to Convert Cubic Meter to Barrel (Oil)
To convert from Cubic Meter (m³) to Barrel (Oil) (bbl), multiply the value by 6.2898107704.
Formula: bbl = m³ × 6.2898107704
Reverse: m³ = bbl × 0.1589872949
Step-by-Step Example
- Start with your value in Cubic Meter. For example: 5 m³
- Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 x 6.2898107704
- The result is: 31.449054 bbl
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Barrel (Oil) are in 1 Cubic Meter?
There are exactly 6.2898107704 Barrel (Oil) in 1 Cubic Meter. This means the conversion factor from Cubic Meter to Barrel (Oil) is 6.2898107704.
What is the formula to convert Cubic Meter to Barrel (Oil)?
The formula to convert Cubic Meter to Barrel (Oil) is: bbl = m³ × 6.2898107704. For example, to convert 10 Cubic Meter to Barrel (Oil), you would multiply 10 by 6.2898107704.
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 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 are the common uses of Cubic Meter?
The Cubic Meter is commonly used in construction, water usage, shipping.
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UnitConvertLab. (2026). Cubic Meter to Barrel (Oil) converter. UnitConvertLab. Retrieved from https://unitconvertlab.com/convert/cubic_meter-to-barrel_oil