US barrels (bbl) to UK gallons (imp gal) Conversion
US barrels
The US liquid barrel is a unit of volume equal to exactly 31.5 US gallons (approximately 119.24 litres), distinct from the oil barrel (42 gallons) and used for beer, wine, and other liquid products in US commerce. The US beer barrel, used to measure draught beer, is 31 gallons in practice, though the legal definition varies by state. This unit is important in the brewing and beverage industry for bulk production and distribution calculations.
UK gallons
The UK imperial gallon is a unit of volume equal to exactly 4.54609 litres, defined by the UK Weights and Measures Act 1985. It is approximately 20% larger than the US liquid gallon. The imperial gallon is still used in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and several Commonwealth countries for fuel sales, and in aviation for fuel loading in older aircraft. Four imperial quarts, eight imperial pints, or 160 imperial fluid ounces make one imperial gallon.
| US barrels (bbl) | UK gallons (imp gal) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 bbl | 2.6229236816693 imp gal |
| 1 bbl | 26.229236816693 imp gal |
| 2 bbl | 52.458473633386 imp gal |
| 3 bbl | 78.687710450079 imp gal |
| 5 bbl | 131.14618408347 imp gal |
| 10 bbl | 262.29236816693 imp gal |
| 20 bbl | 524.58473633386 imp gal |
| 30 bbl | 786.87710450079 imp gal |
| 50 bbl | 1311.4618408347 imp gal |
| 100 bbl | 2622.9236816693 imp gal |
| 1000 bbl | 26229.236816693 imp gal |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many UK gallons are in 1 US barrels?
1 US barrels (bbl) is exactly 26.229 UK gallons (imp gal).
How do I convert US barrels to UK gallons?
Multiply the value in US barrels by 26.229 to get the result in UK gallons. Or use the converter above — type any number and see the result instantly.