Barrel (Oil) to Cubic Foot Converter

About Barrel (Oil) (bbl) and Cubic Foot (ft³) Units

The oil barrel (bbl) is the most widely used barrel unit across the world, especially in the petroleum and energy sector. One oil barrel equals 42 US gallons or about 159 liters. It is the standard measurement used for crude oil production, pricing, and global energy trade. For example, when you see news about international oil prices rising or falling, the cost is always measured per barrel. This unit is essential in industries like shipping, energy forecasting, and bulk oil storage. A cubic foot is often used to measure smaller indoor spaces such as storage areas, freezers, ovens, and airflow systems. It represents the space inside a cube with sides of one foot. This unit is popular in the United States because many household appliances and HVAC systems list their capacity in cubic feet. People also use ft³ to calculate soil, mulch, and compact material volume for gardening. One cubic foot is equal to about 28.3 liters.

Barrel (Oil) to Cubic Foot Conversion Formula

To convert between Barrel (Oil) (bbl) and Cubic Foot (ft³), use the following formulas:

1 Barrel (Oil) (bbl) = 5.614582156175839 Cubic Foot (ft³)

1 Cubic Foot (ft³) = 0.1781076440212093 Barrel (Oil) (bbl)

Example Conversions: Barrel (Oil) to Cubic Foot