Cup (Metric) to Barrel (Oil) Conversion Result

Cup (Metric): in the metric system, the cup is not an officially standardized unit of volume, as the metric system primarily relies on liters and milliliters for volume measurements. However, the metric cup is commonly used in cooking and recipes in some metric-using countries as a convenient unit for measuring ingredients.

It is commonly abbreviated as "c" or "cup" and is equal 250 milliliters 0.25 litters. In some countries (i.e. Japan, The Netherlands) cup's volume is slightly different.

Barrel (Oil): is a globally recognized unit of volume used to measure crude oil and other petroleum products. Although the actual liquid is not typically stored in barrels today, the term remains a standard in the oil industry for pricing, production, and trade. The size and definition of the oil barrel can vary slightly depending on the measurement system, but the most commonly used standard is the U.S. oil barrel.

1 oil barrel is equal to 42 U.S. gallons or 158.987 liters.