Cubic Centimeter to Barrel (Oil) Converter
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How to Convert Cubic Centimeter to Barrel (Oil)
To liters: divide by 1,000. To cubic inches: multiply by 0.0610237. To fluid ounces (US): multiply by 0.033814.
1 cm³ = 10⁻⁶ m³ = 1 mL = 1,000 mm³ = 0.001 L. One liter contains exactly 1,000 cm³.
For example, 1 Cubic Centimeter (cm³) = 0.00000628981077 Barrel (Oil) (bbl (oil)).
Cubic Centimeter to Barrel (Oil) — Common Values
| Cubic Centimeter (cm³) | Barrel (Oil) (bbl (oil)) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 6.289811e-7 |
| 0.5 | 0.000003144905385 |
| 1 | 0.00000628981077 |
| 2 | 0.00001257962154 |
| 5 | 0.00003144905385 |
| 10 | 0.0000628981077 |
| 25 | 0.0001572452693 |
| 50 | 0.0003144905385 |
| 100 | 0.000628981077 |
| 500 | 0.003144905385 |
| 1000 | 0.00628981077 |
About Cubic Centimeter (cm³)
Definition
The cubic centimeter is a unit of volume equal to a cube with edges of one centimeter (10⁻⁶ m³), and is exactly equal to one milliliter.
Mathematical Relationship
1 cm³ = 10⁻⁶ m³ = 1 mL = 1,000 mm³ = 0.001 L. One liter contains exactly 1,000 cm³.
Conversion Formula
To liters: divide by 1,000. To cubic inches: multiply by 0.0610237. To fluid ounces (US): multiply by 0.033814.
Practical Applications
Engine displacement (e.g., 2,000 cc engine), medical syringe volumes, measuring cooking ingredients, and 3D printing volumes.
Interesting Facts
1 cm³ of water at 4 °C weighs exactly 1 gram — this relationship was the original basis for defining the gram.
Common Mistakes
Using 'cc' in formal scientific writing — cm³ or mL is preferred in SI contexts. Also, confusing cm³ with m³ (off by a factor of 10⁶).
Educational Tips
A sugar cube is roughly 1 cm³. Remember: 1 cm³ = 1 mL = 1 cc — three notations for the same volume.
About Barrel (Oil) (bbl (oil))
Definition
The oil barrel is a unit of volume equal to 42 US gallons (approximately 158.987 liters), the standard for measuring crude oil and petroleum products.
Mathematical Relationship
1 oil barrel = 42 US gal = 158.987 L = 34.97 UK gal = 5,376 US fl oz.
Conversion Formula
To liters: multiply by 158.987. To US gallons: multiply by 42. To cubic meters: multiply by 0.158987.
Practical Applications
Crude oil trading and pricing, refinery throughput, national oil production statistics, and petroleum reserve reporting.
Interesting Facts
Global oil consumption is about 100 million barrels per day. Oil is no longer actually shipped in barrels — the unit persists purely as a standard of measurement.
Common Mistakes
Confusing the oil barrel (42 gal) with the US liquid barrel (31.5 gal). Always use 'bbl (oil)' or specify the type.
Educational Tips
Oil is priced per barrel (~42 gallons). When you see '$70/barrel,' that means about $1.67/gallon before refining and distribution costs.