Barrels to Cubic Meters Converter

How to Convert Barrels to Cubic Meters

The conversion from barrels (bbl) to cubic meters (m³) is based on the standard oil barrel.

For more information about barrels as a unit of measurement, visit our barrels page.

Formula

Cubic Meters = Barrels × 0.158987

or

m³ = bbl × 0.158987

Step-by-step process

1. Take the measurement in barrels
2. Multiply that number by 0.158987
3. The result is the equivalent volume in cubic meters.

Examples

• 1 bbl = 1 × 0.158987 = 0.158987 m³
• 10 bbl = 10 × 0.158987 = 1.58987 m³
• 25 bbl = 25 × 0.158987 = 3.974675 m³