US gallons (gal) to UK barrels (bbl) Conversion
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
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 (gal) | UK barrels (bbl) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 gal | 0.0023129838461916 bbl |
| 1 gal | 0.023129838461916 bbl |
| 2 gal | 0.046259676923833 bbl |
| 3 gal | 0.069389515385749 bbl |
| 5 gal | 0.11564919230958 bbl |
| 10 gal | 0.23129838461916 bbl |
| 20 gal | 0.46259676923833 bbl |
| 30 gal | 0.69389515385749 bbl |
| 50 gal | 1.1564919230958 bbl |
| 100 gal | 2.3129838461916 bbl |
| 1000 gal | 23.129838461916 bbl |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many UK barrels are in 1 US gallons?
1 US gallons (gal) is exactly 0.02313 UK barrels (bbl).
How do I convert US gallons to UK barrels?
Multiply the value in US gallons by 0.02313 to get the result in UK barrels. Or use the converter above — type any number and see the result instantly.