Convert barrel (oil) to cubic inch
Please provide values below to convert barrel (oil) [bbl (oil)] to cubic inch [in^3], or Convert cubic inch to barrel (oil).
How to Convert Barrel (Oil) to Cubic Inch
1 bbl (oil) = 9701.99999829134 in^3
Example: convert 15 bbl (oil) to in^3:
15 bbl (oil) = 15 × 9701.99999829134 in^3 = 145529.99997437 in^3
Barrel (Oil) to Cubic Inch 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 Inch
A cubic inch is a unit of volume measurement representing the volume of a cube with edges one inch long.
History/Origin
The cubic inch has been used historically in the United States and other countries that employ imperial units, primarily for measuring small volumes such as engine displacements and packaging, dating back to the adoption of the imperial system.
Current Use
Today, the cubic inch is still used in certain industries like automotive and manufacturing to specify engine sizes, engine displacements, and small volume measurements, especially in the United States.