A metric cup is 250 milliliters.
Metric cups to Oil barrels Converter — metric cup to bbl
Convert Metric cup (metric cup) to Oil barrel (bbl) using the exact conversion factor (1 metric cup = 0.0015724527 oil barrel). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, history, and common uses.
Metric cups to Oil barrels converter
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Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
An oil barrel is 42 US gallons.
Result = input x 0.00025 / 0.1589872949.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Metric cups to Oil barrels
Metric cup and Oil barrel appear side by side at fuel pumps and on beverage labels, since the US measures liquids in gallons while most of the world uses liters. Metric cup is most often used for recipe and cooking measurement in metric-using english-speaking countries.
Formula
oil barrels = metric cups × 0.00157245269261
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 metric cup equals 0.00025 base units, and 1 oil barrel equals 0.158987294928 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct metric cup-to-oil barrel factor of 0.00157245269261.
Simple example
1 metric cup × 0.001572452693 = 0.0015724527 bbl
1 metric cup = 0.0015724527 oil barrels.
Real-world example
10 metric cup × 0.001572452693 = 0.0157245269 bbl
10 metric cups = 0.0157245269 oil barrels.
Conversion table
| Metric cup (metric cup) | Oil barrel (bbl) |
|---|---|
| 1 metric cup | 0.0015724527 bbl |
| 5 metric cup | 0.0078622635 bbl |
| 10 metric cup | 0.0157245269 bbl |
| 25 metric cup | 0.0393113173 bbl |
| 50 metric cup | 0.0786226346 bbl |
| 100 metric cup | 0.1572452693 bbl |
Reverse conversion: Oil barrel to Metric cup
0.0015724527 bbl × 635.9491797 = 1.000000005 metric cup
0.0015724527 oil barrels = 1.000000005 metric cups.
metric cups = oil barrels × 635.949179712
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Oil barrel to Metric cup.
Understanding the Metric cup
Metric cup (metric cup) measures volume. The metric cup used in Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and Canada is defined as exactly 250 milliliters. It is classified as a Non-SI unit (culinary, metric countries).
Where it's used: Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Canada (recipes and cooking measurement)
Metric cup vs. US cup. The metric cup (250 mL) is about 4% larger than the US cooking cup (240 mL) — small for most recipes, but worth checking when following a recipe from a different country.
Uses of the Metric cup today
- Recipe and cooking measurement in metric-using English-speaking countries
- Baking and portion measurement
History of the Metric cup
As Commonwealth countries metricated through the 20th century, cookbook publishers and standards bodies adopted a round 250 mL 'metric cup' so recipes could use a convenient, easily-scaled volume rather than the US's 240 mL or older imperial teacup conventions.
Historical origin. Metric cup was not the invention of a single named person; it developed through the process described above.
Understanding the Oil barrel (bbl)
An oil barrel is 42 US gallons.
Metric cup — sources
- National Measurement Institute (Australia) — Kitchen measures — Documents the 250 mL metric cup standard.
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Frequently asked questions
How many oil barrels are in 1 metric cup?
1 metric cup equals 0.0015724527 oil barrels, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert metric cup to oil barrel?
Multiply the metric cup value by 0.001572452693. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert oil barrel back to metric cup?
Use the reverse factor: 1 oil barrel equals 635.9491797 metric cups. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a metric cup?
Metric cup (metric cup) measures volume. The metric cup used in Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and Canada is defined as exactly 250 milliliters. It is classified as a Non-SI unit (culinary, metric countries).
What is a oil barrel?
Oil barrel (bbl) is a unit of volume.
Is the metric cup to oil barrel conversion exact?
Yes. The metric cup used in Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and Canada is defined as exactly 250 milliliters. That fixed definition is what the converter above uses, so any rounding you see is a display choice, not a limitation of the math.
What is the difference between metric cup vs. us cup?
The metric cup (250 mL) is about 4% larger than the US cooking cup (240 mL) — small for most recipes, but worth checking when following a recipe from a different country.
Where is the metric cup still used today?
Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Canada (recipes and cooking measurement)