Convert barrel (oil) to cubic decimeter
Please provide values below to convert barrel (oil) [bbl (oil)] to cubic decimeter [dm^3], or Convert cubic decimeter to barrel (oil).
How to Convert Barrel (Oil) to Cubic Decimeter
1 bbl (oil) = 158.9872949 dm^3
Example: convert 15 bbl (oil) to dm^3:
15 bbl (oil) = 15 × 158.9872949 dm^3 = 2384.8094235 dm^3
Barrel (Oil) to Cubic Decimeter 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 Decimeter
A cubic decimeter (dm^3) is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides of one decimeter (10 centimeters).
History/Origin
The cubic decimeter has been used as a standard unit of volume in the metric system since its adoption, primarily for scientific and industrial measurements, as a convenient subdivision of the liter.
Current Use
The cubic decimeter is commonly used in scientific, medical, and industrial contexts to measure liquids and other substances, often interchangeably with liters, since 1 dm^3 equals 1 liter.