Convert barrel (oil) to cubic centimeter
Please provide values below to convert barrel (oil) [bbl (oil)] to cubic centimeter [cm^3], or Convert cubic centimeter to barrel (oil).
How to Convert Barrel (Oil) to Cubic Centimeter
1 bbl (oil) = 158987.2949 cm^3
Example: convert 15 bbl (oil) to cm^3:
15 bbl (oil) = 15 × 158987.2949 cm^3 = 2384809.4235 cm^3
Barrel (Oil) to Cubic Centimeter Conversion Table
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Barrel (Oil)
A barrel (bbl) is a unit of volume primarily used to measure quantities of oil and petroleum products, equivalent to 42 US gallons or approximately 159 liters.
History/Origin
The barrel originated as a measure for liquid goods in the 19th century, initially used in the brewing and distilling industries. Its use for oil measurement became standardized in the early 20th century, with the 42-gallon size becoming the industry standard in the United States.
Current Use
The barrel remains the standard unit of measurement for crude oil and petroleum products globally, used in trading, production, and inventory management within the oil industry.
Cubic Centimeter
A cubic centimeter (cm^3) is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides of one centimeter.
History/Origin
The cubic centimeter has been used in scientific and engineering contexts as a standard unit of volume measurement, especially in fields like medicine and chemistry, since the adoption of the metric system in the 19th century.
Current Use
Today, the cubic centimeter is commonly used to measure small volumes in medicine (e.g., dosage), automotive engine capacities, and scientific experiments, often interchangeably with milliliters (mL).