Convert barrel (US) to hundred-cubic foot
Please provide values below to convert barrel (US) [bbl (US)] to hundred-cubic foot [100 ft^3], or Convert hundred-cubic foot to barrel (US).
How to Convert Barrel (Us) to Hundred-Cubic Foot
1 bbl (US) = 0.042109374989516 100 ft^3
Example: convert 15 bbl (US) to 100 ft^3:
15 bbl (US) = 15 × 0.042109374989516 100 ft^3 = 0.631640624842739 100 ft^3
Barrel (Us) to Hundred-Cubic Foot Conversion Table
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Barrel (Us)
A barrel (US) is a unit of volume primarily used to measure liquids such as oil and other petroleum products, equivalent to 42 US gallons or approximately 159 liters.
History/Origin
The barrel originated as a measure for trading and storing liquids like beer and wine in barrels. Its size varied historically, but the US standard was established in the 19th century for consistency in the oil industry, becoming widely adopted for measuring petroleum products.
Current Use
Today, the barrel (US) is mainly used in the oil and gas industry to quantify crude oil, petroleum products, and other liquids. It remains a standard unit in commodity trading, reporting, and industry practices.
Hundred-Cubic Foot
A hundred-cubic foot is a unit of volume equal to 100 cubic feet, commonly used in measuring large quantities of gases or liquids.
History/Origin
The hundred-cubic foot has historically been used in industries such as natural gas and HVAC to quantify large volumes, especially in the United States, as a convenient measure for gas quantities.
Current Use
Today, the hundred-cubic foot is primarily used in the natural gas industry to measure gas volumes, though it is less common with the adoption of standard SI units like cubic meters.