An oil barrel is 42 US gallons.
Oil barrels to Cubic inches Converter — bbl to in3
Convert Oil barrel (bbl) to Cubic inch (in3) using the exact conversion factor (1 oil barrel = 9,702 cubic inch). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Oil barrels to Cubic inches converter
Converter
Volume Converter
Convert metric, US customary, imperial, cooking, dry, and industrial volume units.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
A cubic inch is the volume of a one-inch cube.
Result = input x 0.1589872949 / 1.6387064e-5.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
Reserved above the conversion cards and below the converter.
About Converting Oil barrels to Cubic inches
Oil barrel and Cubic inch 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. Specifically: An oil barrel is 42 US gallons, and a cubic inch is the volume of a one-inch cube.
Formula
cubic inches = oil barrels × 9702
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 oil barrel equals 0.158987294928 base units, and 1 cubic inch equals 0.000016387064 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct oil barrel-to-cubic inch factor of 9702.
Simple example
1 bbl × 9702 = 9,702 in3
1 oil barrel = 9,702 cubic inches.
Real-world example
10 bbl × 9702 = 97,020 in3
10 oil barrels = 97,020 cubic inches.
Conversion table
| Oil barrel (bbl) | Cubic inch (in3) |
|---|---|
| 1 bbl | 9,702 in3 |
| 5 bbl | 48,510 in3 |
| 10 bbl | 97,020 in3 |
| 25 bbl | 242,550 in3 |
| 50 bbl | 485,100 in3 |
| 100 bbl | 970,200 in3 |
Reverse conversion: Cubic inch to Oil barrel
1 in3 × 0.0001030715316 = 0.0001030715 bbl
1 cubic inch = 0.0001030715 oil barrels.
oil barrels = cubic inches × 0.000103071531643
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Cubic inch to Oil barrel.
Understanding the Oil barrel (bbl)
An oil barrel is 42 US gallons.
Understanding the Cubic inch (in3)
A cubic inch is the volume of a one-inch cube.
Reserved between the cards and the FAQ so the page stays balanced.
Frequently asked questions
How many cubic inches are in 1 oil barrel?
1 oil barrel equals 9,702 cubic inches, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert oil barrel to cubic inch?
Multiply the oil barrel value by 9702. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert cubic inch back to oil barrel?
Use the reverse factor: 1 cubic inch equals 0.0001030715 oil barrels. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a oil barrel?
Oil barrel (bbl) is a unit of volume.
What is a cubic inch?
Cubic inch (in3) is a unit of volume.
Is the oil barrel to cubic inch conversion exact?
Yes. Both oil barrel and cubic inch are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 9702 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.