Convert cubic yard to barrel (oil)
Please provide values below to convert cubic yard [yd^3] to barrel (oil) [bbl (oil)], or Convert barrel (oil) to cubic yard.
How to Convert Cubic Yard to Barrel (Oil)
1 yd^3 = 4.80890538128151 bbl (oil)
Example: convert 15 yd^3 to bbl (oil):
15 yd^3 = 15 × 4.80890538128151 bbl (oil) = 72.1335807192226 bbl (oil)
Cubic Yard to Barrel (Oil) Conversion Table
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Cubic Yard
A cubic yard is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides of one yard (3 feet) in length.
History/Origin
The cubic yard originated from the imperial and US customary measurement systems, primarily used in construction, landscaping, and shipping industries for measuring large volumes of materials.
Current Use
Today, the cubic yard is commonly used in construction, landscaping, and waste management to measure materials like soil, gravel, and debris, and is part of volume conversions in various applications.
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.