What is a barrel (oil) in terms of volume?

A barrel (oil) equals exactly 42 U.S. gallons or approximately 158.987294928 liters, used mainly in the petroleum industry.

Why convert barrel (oil) to cubic meters?

Converting to cubic meters standardizes petroleum volumes for engineering, scientific calculations, and international reporting within the SI measurement system.

Does this conversion account for temperature or pressure changes?

No, the conversion is static and does not consider temperature or pressure effects on volume.

How to Convert from Barrel (oil) [bbl (oil)] to Cubic meter [m^3]?

Convert volumes from barrel (oil), a petroleum industry unit, to cubic meters, the SI standard unit of volume used in engineering and science.

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Barrel (oil) [bbl (oil)] to Cubic meter [m^3] Conversion Table

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What Is This Tool?

This tool converts volumes measured in barrel (oil), a unit used in the petroleum sector, into cubic meters, the SI unit for measuring three-dimensional volume.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the volume value in barrel (oil) units.
Select barrel (oil) as the input unit and cubic meter as the output unit.
Click convert to get the volume in cubic meters.
Use the converted value for engineering, scientific, or reporting purposes.

Key Features

Converts petroleum volumes from barrel (oil) to cubic meter units.
Based on the exact volume of 1 barrel (oil) equal to 0.1589872949 cubic meters.
Supports use in scientific, engineering, and international reporting contexts.
Browser-based and easy to use without installation.

Examples

Convert 10 barrel (oil) to get 1.589872949 cubic meters.
Convert 50 barrel (oil) to get 7.949364745 cubic meters.

Common Use Cases

Reporting crude oil production and transport rates in cubic meters.
Pricing and trading crude oil volumes on an international scale.
Measuring storage capacity of petroleum tanks and terminals.
Engineering calculations that require SI volume units.
Environmental assessments of spill volumes in standard units.

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure correct identification of barrel (oil) as the volume unit to avoid confusion with other barrel definitions.
Use the tool for converting petroleum volumes only, considering unit specificity.
Apply the results directly in scientific or engineering calculations that use SI units.
Remember that temperature and pressure effects on volume are not included in this conversion.

Limitations

The barrel (oil) unit differs from barrels used for other commodities like beer or dry goods.
Temperature and pressure changes affecting volume are not accounted for in this conversion.
Conversion applies only to petroleum-related volume measurements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a barrel (oil) in terms of volume?: A barrel (oil) equals exactly 42 U.S. gallons or approximately 158.987294928 liters, used mainly in the petroleum industry.
Why convert barrel (oil) to cubic meters?: Converting to cubic meters standardizes petroleum volumes for engineering, scientific calculations, and international reporting within the SI measurement system.
Does this conversion account for temperature or pressure changes?: No, the conversion is static and does not consider temperature or pressure effects on volume.

Key Terminology

Barrel (oil) [bbl (oil)]: A non-SI volume unit used in the petroleum industry defined as 42 U.S. gallons, equivalent to approximately 158.987294928 liters.
Cubic meter [m^3]: The SI derived unit of volume representing the volume of a cube with edges one meter in length, commonly used in science and engineering.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the SI derived unit for volume used in this conversion?

Cubic meter

Barrel (oil)

Gallon

How many U.S. gallons are in one barrel (oil)?

42 gallons

100 gallons

10 gallons

Is the volume conversion affected by temperature and pressure?

Yes, it is affected

No, it is not accounted for

Only temperature matters

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