Volume
bbltom³
Convert oil barrels (42 US gal) (bbl) to cubic metres (m³).
Factor1 bbl = 0.1589873 m³
Converter
bbl
Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7
Result
m³
Rendered to 6 significant figures.
Formula
Formula
m³ = bbl × 0.1589873
Multiply any value in oil barrels (42 US gal) by 0.1589873 to obtain the value in cubic metres.
Worked example
Convert 100 bbl to m³.
- 01Start with 100 bbl.
- 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 100 × 0.1589873 = 15.8987 m³.
Result100 bbl = 15.8987 m³
Conversion table
| bbl | m³ |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.15899 |
| 2 | 0.31797 |
| 5 | 0.79494 |
| 10 | 1.5899 |
| 20 | 3.1797 |
| 50 | 7.9494 |
| 100 | 15.899 |
| 200 | 31.797 |
| 500 | 79.494 |
| 1000 | 158.99 |
Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.
FAQ
What is the conversion factor from bbl to m³?
1 bbl equals 0.1589873 m³. To convert, multiply the value in oil barrels (42 US gal) by 0.1589873.
How do I convert 1 bbl to m³?
1 bbl = 0.158987 m³. For any value, multiply by 0.1589873.
How do I convert m³ back to bbl?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 6.289811. So 1 m³ = 6.28981 bbl.
When would I need to convert oil barrel (42 US gal) to cubic metre?
Volume conversions are used for tank sizing, batch calculations, and bridging between vendor specs (gallons, barrels, ft³) and process documentation (m³, litres).
Is the conversion exact?
The factor shown is precise to at least 7 significant figures. For most process-engineering work this is far better than instrument accuracy. For metrology or trade applications, refer to the relevant national standard (NIST, BIPM, ISO 80000).