Convert barrel (oil) to cubic mile
Please provide values below to convert barrel (oil) [bbl (oil)] to cubic mile [mi^3], or Convert cubic mile to barrel (oil).
How to Convert Barrel (Oil) to Cubic Mile
1 bbl (oil) = 3.81430804984603e-11 mi^3
Example: convert 15 bbl (oil) to mi^3:
15 bbl (oil) = 15 × 3.81430804984603e-11 mi^3 = 5.72146207476904e-10 mi^3
Barrel (Oil) to Cubic Mile Conversion Table
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Barrel (Oil)
A barrel (bbl) is a unit of volume primarily used to measure quantities of oil and petroleum products, equivalent to 42 US gallons or approximately 159 liters.
History/Origin
The barrel originated as a measure for liquid goods in the 19th century, initially used in the brewing and distilling industries. Its use for oil measurement became standardized in the early 20th century, with the 42-gallon size becoming the industry standard in the United States.
Current Use
The barrel remains the standard unit of measurement for crude oil and petroleum products globally, used in trading, production, and inventory management within the oil industry.
Cubic Mile
A cubic mile is a unit of volume representing the volume of a cube with sides measuring one mile each.
History/Origin
The cubic mile has been used historically in measuring large quantities of volume, particularly in geography and geology, especially in the context of large-scale water or earth volume measurements. Its usage stems from the imperial and US customary measurement systems.
Current Use
Today, the cubic mile is primarily used in scientific and environmental contexts to quantify large-scale volumes such as water reservoirs, oil reserves, and geological formations.