Barrel (US) to Cubic Foot Converter
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How to Convert Barrel (US) to Cubic Foot
To liters: multiply by 119.24. To US gallons: multiply by 31.5. To UK barrels: multiply by 0.729.
1 US barrel = 31.5 US gal = 119.24 L = 0.11924 m³ = 4,032 US fl oz.
For example, 1 Barrel (US) (bbl (US)) = 5.614583333 Cubic Foot (ft³).
Barrel (US) to Cubic Foot — Common Values
| Barrel (US) (bbl (US)) | Cubic Foot (ft³) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.5614583333 |
| 0.5 | 2.807291667 |
| 1 | 5.614583333 |
| 2 | 11.22916667 |
| 5 | 28.07291667 |
| 10 | 56.14583333 |
| 25 | 140.3645833 |
| 50 | 280.7291667 |
| 100 | 561.4583333 |
| 500 | 2807.291667 |
| 1000 | 5614.583333 |
About Barrel (US) (bbl (US))
Definition
The US barrel is a unit of volume equal to 31.5 US gallons (about 119.24 liters), used for various liquid commodities.
Mathematical Relationship
1 US barrel = 31.5 US gal = 119.24 L = 0.11924 m³ = 4,032 US fl oz.
Conversion Formula
To liters: multiply by 119.24. To US gallons: multiply by 31.5. To UK barrels: multiply by 0.729.
Practical Applications
Brewery production volumes, whiskey barrel aging, wine production, and bulk liquid commodity trading.
Interesting Facts
A bourbon whiskey barrel is 53 gallons (200 L), larger than the standard US liquid barrel. Barrel sizes vary by commodity and country.
Common Mistakes
Confusing the US liquid barrel (31.5 gal) with the petroleum barrel (42 gal). Always specify which barrel type.
Educational Tips
There are several different 'barrel' sizes. US liquid = 31.5 gal, US oil = 42 gal, UK = 36 imperial gal. Always specify!
About Cubic Foot (ft³)
Definition
The cubic foot is an imperial unit of volume equal to the space occupied by a cube one foot on each side (1,728 cubic inches).
Mathematical Relationship
1 ft³ = 1,728 in³ = 28.3168 L = 0.0283168 m³. There are 27 ft³ in one cubic yard.
Conversion Formula
To liters: multiply by 28.3168. To gallons (US): multiply by 7.48052. To cubic meters: multiply by 0.0283168.
Practical Applications
Natural gas measurement, refrigerator and freezer capacities, moving truck sizes, and concrete volume estimation.
Interesting Facts
One cubic foot of water weighs 62.4 pounds. The average American household uses about 80,000 ft³ of natural gas per year.
Common Mistakes
Confusing ft³ with ft² (volume vs. area). Also, assuming 1 ft³ = 1 gallon — it actually holds about 7.48 gallons.
Educational Tips
A basketball is roughly 0.44 ft³. A standard moving box (medium) is about 3 ft³. A cubic foot holds about 7.5 gallons.