How to convert cubic meters to barrels
bbl = m³ × 6.28981077Multiply the value in cubic meters by 6.28981077. To go the other way, multiply by 0.1589872949 (or divide by 6.28981077).
A cubic meter is larger than a barrel: one cubic meter contains 6.28981077 barrels.
Worked examples
- 1 cubic meter1 m³ × 6.28981077 = 6.28981077 bbl
- 5 cubic meters5 m³ × 6.28981077 = 31.44905385 bbl
- 10 cubic meters10 m³ × 6.28981077 = 62.8981077 bbl
- 20 cubic meters20 m³ × 6.28981077 = 125.7962154 bbl
- 100 cubic meters100 m³ × 6.28981077 = 628.981077 bbl
Cubic meters to barrels conversion table
Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.
| Cubic meters (m³) | Barrels (bbl) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 m³ | 0.62898108 bbl |
| 0.25 m³ | 1.5724527 bbl |
| 0.5 m³ | 3.1449054 bbl |
| 1 m³ | 6.2898108 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 |
| Cubic meters (m³) | Barrels (bbl) |
|---|---|
| 12 m³ | 75.477729 bbl |
| 15 m³ | 94.347162 bbl |
| 20 m³ | 125.79622 bbl |
| 25 m³ | 157.24527 bbl |
| 30 m³ | 188.69432 bbl |
| 40 m³ | 251.59243 bbl |
| 50 m³ | 314.49054 bbl |
| 75 m³ | 471.73581 bbl |
| 100 m³ | 628.98108 bbl |
| 250 m³ | 1,572.4527 bbl |
| 500 m³ | 3,144.9054 bbl |
| 1,000 m³ | 6,289.8108 bbl |
About the units
Cubic meter (m³)
The SI unit of volume, equal to 1,000 L. Water bills, concrete and shipping volumes use cubic metres.
Barrel (bbl)
42 US gallons (158.987294928 L), the standard unit for crude oil. One barrel equals 0.1589872949 cubic meters (m³).
Frequently asked questions
How many barrels are in one cubic meter?
There are 6.28981077 barrels in one cubic meter, and this value is exact by definition.
How do I convert cubic meters to barrels?
Multiply the number of cubic meters by 6.28981077. For example, 10 m³ × 6.28981077 = 62.8981077 bbl.
How many cubic meters are in one barrel?
One barrel equals 0.1589872949 cubic meters. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 6.28981077.
What is 10 cubic meters in barrels?
10 m³ = 62.8981077 bbl.
Is this m³ to bbl converter accurate?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly in terms of SI units, so the conversion factor is exact; results are shown to 12 significant figures by default and you can change precision in the converter. Calculations run in your browser using the same tested engine that generated this page.
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