What does one barrel (oil) represent in volume?

One barrel (oil) is a volume unit equal to exactly 42 U.S. gallons or about 158.987 liters used in the petroleum industry.

What is a cord used to measure?

A cord measures stacked firewood volume, defined as 128 cubic feet, commonly representing a stack size of 4 ft × 4 ft × 8 ft.

Can this conversion be used to compare energy contents of fuels?

No, this tool converts only volume units; energy content varies due to different physical properties of fuels.

How to Convert from Barrel (oil) [bbl (oil)] to Cord [cd]

Convert volume measurements from barrel (oil) units to cords with this easy-to-use online tool, suitable for comparing petroleum product volumes and firewood quantities.

Barrel (oil) [bbl (oil)]

Cord [cd]

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Barrel (oil) [bbl (oil)] to Cord [cd] Conversion Table

Barrel (oil) [bbl (oil)]	Cord [cd]

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Barrel (oil) [bbl (oil)] to Cord [cd] Conversion Table
Barrel (oil) [bbl (oil)]	Cord [cd]

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What Is This Tool?

This online converter transforms volumes measured in barrel (oil) units, common in the petroleum industry, into cords, which are used for stacked firewood. It helps users relate these different volume units in various industries.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the volume in barrel (oil) units into the input field.
Select barrel (oil) as the source unit and cord as the target unit.
Click the convert button to see the equivalent volume in cords.

Key Features

Converts barrel (oil) volumes directly to cords using a fixed conversion rate.
Browser-based and easy to use with no installations required.
Provides quick volume comparisons between petroleum and firewood fuels.

Examples

10 barrels (oil) equals approximately 0.4386 cords.
100 barrels (oil) equals approximately 4.3864 cords.

Common Use Cases

Reporting crude oil production or transport in barrels and comparing to firewood volumes.
Assessing storage or inventory needs across petroleum and wood fuels.
Converting volumes to support energy content or logistics comparisons between oil and wood fuel types.

Tips & Best Practices

Use this converter for volumetric comparisons only, not energy equivalence.
Consider the physical differences and moisture content of firewood when interpreting cord volumes.
Apply the conversion to industries like energy, fuel trading, forestry, and heating supply.

Limitations

Volume equivalence does not indicate energy equivalence between oil and firewood.
Firewood’s density and stacking affect actual volume and energy output.
Conversion is strictly volumetric and should be used with caution when comparing different fuel types.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does one barrel (oil) represent in volume?: One barrel (oil) is a volume unit equal to exactly 42 U.S. gallons or about 158.987 liters used in the petroleum industry.
What is a cord used to measure?: A cord measures stacked firewood volume, defined as 128 cubic feet, commonly representing a stack size of 4 ft × 4 ft × 8 ft.
Can this conversion be used to compare energy contents of fuels?: No, this tool converts only volume units; energy content varies due to different physical properties of fuels.

Key Terminology

Barrel (oil) [bbl (oil)]: A non-SI volume unit in petroleum, exactly 42 U.S. gallons or ~158.987 liters, used to express crude oil and product volumes.
Cord [cd]: A volume unit for stacked firewood, defined as 128 cubic feet, representing a typical woodpile stack size.

Quick Knowledge Check

What volume does one barrel (oil) correspond to?

Approximately 128 cubic feet

Exactly 42 U.S. gallons

4 ft × 4 ft × 8 ft stack

What is a cord primarily used to measure?

Crude oil volume

Stacked firewood volume

Petroleum product flow rate

Why should you be cautious using this conversion for energy comparisons?

Because barrel volume varies greatly

Because volume does not equal energy content

Because cords do not account for stacking

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