Cubic Feet to Barrels Converter
Convert cubic feet to oil barrels (bbl) or barrels back to cubic feet instantly.
Enter a Value
Result
Cubic Feet
—
ft³
Oil Barrels
—
bbl
Quick Reference
| Cubic Feet (ft³) | Oil Barrels (bbl) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.17811 |
| 5 | 0.89057 |
| 10 | 1.78107 |
| 50 | 8.90536 |
| 100 | 17.81073 |
| 1,000 | 178.10727 |
| 5,614.583 | 1,000 |
1 US oil barrel = 42 US gallons = 5.614583 ft³ (exact factor used in this tool)
Summary
Convert cubic feet to oil barrels (bbl) or barrels back to cubic feet instantly.
How it works
- Enter a value in either the cubic feet or barrels field.
- The converter calculates the result in real time using the exact factor: 1 bbl = 5.614583 ft³.
- Switch the direction of conversion by typing in the opposite field.
- Use the swap button to flip the input and output fields.
- Copy the result with the Copy button for use in reports or spreadsheets.
Use cases
- Calculate storage tank capacity in barrels from measured cubic feet dimensions.
- Convert natural gas production volumes between ft³ and bbl of oil equivalent.
- Cross-check field measurements for petroleum engineers and surveyors.
- Translate reported volumes between American and international petroleum reporting standards.
- Estimate pipeline or vessel capacity for logistics planning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last updated: 2026-06-09 ·
Reviewed by Nham Vu