Barrels to Cubic Feet Converter

Enter a barrel value and pick the barrel type to get the exact cubic feet equivalent instantly, with reverse conversion included.

Converter

= cubic feet (ft³)
= barrels (bbl)

1 bbl (oil) = 5.614583 ft³  |  1 ft³ = 0.17811 bbl

Common conversions

Barrels (bbl) Cubic Feet (ft³)

Summary

Enter a barrel value and pick the barrel type to get the exact cubic feet equivalent instantly, with reverse conversion included.

How it works

  1. Select the barrel type: US oil barrel, US fluid barrel, or US beer barrel.
  2. Enter a value in barrels in the top input field.
  3. The cubic feet result appears instantly — no button needed.
  4. Use the reverse field to convert cubic feet back to barrels.
  5. Click "Copy" next to any result to copy it to your clipboard.
  6. Check the reference table for common barrel values using the selected type.

Use cases

  • Convert crude oil storage or pipeline volumes from barrels to cubic feet for engineering specs.
  • Calculate tank capacity in cubic feet when given a barrel rating.
  • Cross-check US fluid barrel volumes in cubic feet for industrial liquid storage.
  • Convert beer barrel volumes to cubic feet for brewery tank sizing.
  • Translate petroleum volumes between bbl and ft³ for cross-disciplinary reports.
  • Verify cargo or container capacity expressed in barrels against cubic foot specs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: 2026-07-01 · Reviewed by Nham Vu