Convert Oil Barrels to Cubic Meters
1 oil barrel = 0.1589873 cubic meters. Type any value below to convert in either direction — the calculation happens in your browser.
Oil Barrels to Cubic Meters formula
Multiply the number of oil barrels by 0.1589873 to get cubic meters.
cubic meters = oil barrels × 0.1589873
To go the other way: divide the number of cubic meters by 0.1589873, or multiply by 6.289811.
oil barrels = cubic meters ÷ 0.1589873
Oil Barrels to Cubic Meters conversion table
| Oil Barrels | Cubic Meters |
|---|---|
| 1 bbl | 0.1589873 m³ |
| 2 bbl | 0.3179746 m³ |
| 3 bbl | 0.4769619 m³ |
| 4 bbl | 0.6359492 m³ |
| 5 bbl | 0.7949365 m³ |
| 6 bbl | 0.9539238 m³ |
| 7 bbl | 1.112911 m³ |
| 8 bbl | 1.271898 m³ |
| 9 bbl | 1.430886 m³ |
| 10 bbl | 1.589873 m³ |
| 15 bbl | 2.384809 m³ |
| 20 bbl | 3.179746 m³ |
| 25 bbl | 3.974682 m³ |
| 30 bbl | 4.769619 m³ |
| 40 bbl | 6.359492 m³ |
| 50 bbl | 7.949365 m³ |
| 75 bbl | 11.924047 m³ |
| 100 bbl | 15.898729 m³ |
| 250 bbl | 39.746824 m³ |
| 500 bbl | 79.493647 m³ |
| 1,000 bbl | 158.987295 m³ |
Cubic Meters to Oil Barrels conversion table
| Cubic Meters | Oil Barrels |
|---|---|
| 1 m³ | 6.289811 bbl |
| 2 m³ | 12.579622 bbl |
| 3 m³ | 18.869432 bbl |
| 4 m³ | 25.159243 bbl |
| 5 m³ | 31.449054 bbl |
| 6 m³ | 37.738865 bbl |
| 7 m³ | 44.028675 bbl |
| 8 m³ | 50.318486 bbl |
| 9 m³ | 56.608297 bbl |
| 10 m³ | 62.898108 bbl |
About the oil barrel
A petroleum barrel is 42 US gallons, about 159 litres, and is the global unit of crude oil trade.
About the cubic meter
A cubic metre holds 1,000 litres and is the SI unit for shipping volume, concrete and gas metering.
Frequently asked questions
How many cubic meters are in a oil barrel?
There are 0.1589873 cubic meters in one oil barrel.
How many oil barrels are in a cubic meter?
There are 6.289811 oil barrels in one cubic meter.
Is this conversion exact?
The ratio between the oil barrel and the cubic meter is fixed by definition, so the conversion is exact — the figures shown here are rounded for readability only.
What is 10 oil barrels in cubic meters?
10 oil barrels equals 1.589873 cubic meters.
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