Convert cubic meter to barrel (US)
Please provide values below to convert cubic meter [m^3] to barrel (US) [bbl (US)], or Convert barrel (US) to cubic meter.
How to Convert Cubic Meter to Barrel (Us)
1 m^3 = 8.38641436029481 bbl (US)
Example: convert 15 m^3 to bbl (US):
15 m^3 = 15 × 8.38641436029481 bbl (US) = 125.796215404422 bbl (US)
Cubic Meter to Barrel (Us) Conversion Table
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Cubic Meter
A cubic meter (m^3) is the SI unit of volume, representing the volume of a cube with edges one meter long.
History/Origin
The cubic meter was established as part of the International System of Units (SI) in 1960, based on the meter defined by the wavelength of light in vacuum.
Current Use
The cubic meter is widely used in science, engineering, and industry to measure large volumes of liquids, gases, and solids, especially in contexts like construction, manufacturing, and environmental science.
Barrel (Us)
A barrel (US) is a unit of volume primarily used to measure liquids such as oil and other petroleum products, equivalent to 42 US gallons or approximately 159 liters.
History/Origin
The barrel originated as a measure for trading and storing liquids like beer and wine in barrels. Its size varied historically, but the US standard was established in the 19th century for consistency in the oil industry, becoming widely adopted for measuring petroleum products.
Current Use
Today, the barrel (US) is mainly used in the oil and gas industry to quantify crude oil, petroleum products, and other liquids. It remains a standard unit in commodity trading, reporting, and industry practices.