Convert barrel (US) to cubic inch
Please provide values below to convert barrel (US) [bbl (US)] to cubic inch [in^3], or Convert cubic inch to barrel (US).
How to Convert Barrel (Us) to Cubic Inch
1 bbl (US) = 7276.5000002441 in^3
Example: convert 15 bbl (US) to in^3:
15 bbl (US) = 15 × 7276.5000002441 in^3 = 109147.500003661 in^3
Barrel (Us) to Cubic Inch Conversion Table
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Barrel (Us)
A barrel (US) is a unit of volume primarily used to measure liquids such as oil and other petroleum products, equivalent to 42 US gallons or approximately 159 liters.
History/Origin
The barrel originated as a measure for trading and storing liquids like beer and wine in barrels. Its size varied historically, but the US standard was established in the 19th century for consistency in the oil industry, becoming widely adopted for measuring petroleum products.
Current Use
Today, the barrel (US) is mainly used in the oil and gas industry to quantify crude oil, petroleum products, and other liquids. It remains a standard unit in commodity trading, reporting, and industry practices.
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.