Convert Cubic Centimeters to Oil Barrels
Convert Cubic Centimeters (cm³) to Oil Barrels (bbl) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
bbl = cm³ × 6.289810770e-6
About Cubic Centimeters
A cubic centimeter (cm³), also written cc, is the volume of a cube with sides of one centimetre = exactly 1 mL. 'cc' is the preferred notation in medicine, mechanical engineering, and automotive contexts. Engine displacement is measured in cc (a 1,000 cc motorcycle engine has 1 L displacement); syringe dosages are labelled in cc. A standard sugar cube ≈1 cm³. 1 cm³ = 1 mL.
About Oil Barrels
An oil barrel (bbl) = exactly 42 US gallons ≈ 158.99 L - established by the Pennsylvania oil industry in the 1860s and now the global petroleum standard. Global oil production, OPEC quotas, and crude spot prices are all quoted in barrels or Mb/d (millions of barrels per day); world consumption ~100 Mb/d in 2024. 'Bbl' derives from the 'blue barrel' mark on petroleum containers. 1 bbl = 42 US gal ≈ 159 L.
Quick Reference Table
| Cubic Centimeters (cm³) | Oil Barrels (bbl) |
|---|---|
| 1 cm³ | 6.29 × 10-6 bbl |
| 2 cm³ | 1.258 × 10-5 bbl |
| 5 cm³ | 3.145 × 10-5 bbl |
| 10 cm³ | 6.29 × 10-5 bbl |
| 25 cm³ | 0.000157245 bbl |
| 50 cm³ | 0.000314491 bbl |
| 100 cm³ | 0.000628981 bbl |