UK barrels (bbl) to US gallons (gal) Conversion
UK barrels
The UK imperial barrel is a unit of volume equal to exactly 36 imperial gallons (approximately 163.659 litres), used historically in British trade and brewing. It is larger than the US oil barrel (158.99 L) and the US liquid barrel (119.24 L). While largely replaced by metric units in the UK, the imperial barrel remains a reference unit in traditional brewing contexts and historical trade documentation.
US gallons
The US liquid gallon is a unit of volume equal to exactly 3.785411784 litres, used primarily in the United States for fuel sales, beverage containers, and agricultural applications. It is divided into 4 quarts, 8 pints, or 128 fluid ounces. The US gallon is approximately 16.7% smaller than the imperial (UK) gallon — a difference with significant implications in fuel economy comparisons and recipe conversions.
| UK barrels (bbl) | US gallons (gal) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 bbl | 4.3234197318175 gal |
| 1 bbl | 43.234197318175 gal |
| 2 bbl | 86.46839463635 gal |
| 3 bbl | 129.70259195452 gal |
| 5 bbl | 216.17098659087 gal |
| 10 bbl | 432.34197318175 gal |
| 20 bbl | 864.6839463635 gal |
| 30 bbl | 1297.0259195452 gal |
| 50 bbl | 2161.7098659087 gal |
| 100 bbl | 4323.4197318175 gal |
| 1000 bbl | 43234.197318175 gal |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many US gallons are in 1 UK barrels?
1 UK barrels (bbl) is exactly 43.234 US gallons (gal).
How do I convert UK barrels to US gallons?
Multiply the value in UK barrels by 43.234 to get the result in US gallons. Or use the converter above — type any number and see the result instantly.