Barrels (bbl) to US gallons (gal) Conversion
Barrels
The US oil barrel is a unit of volume equal to exactly 42 US gallons (approximately 158.987 litres), adopted as the standard unit for crude oil and petroleum products in the global energy industry. Crude oil prices are universally quoted in US dollars per barrel (bbl), and global production statistics are expressed in millions of barrels per day (Mb/d). The 42-gallon oil barrel standard was established in the Pennsylvania oil fields in the 1860s.
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.
| Barrels (bbl) | US gallons (gal) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 bbl | 4.20 gal |
| 1 bbl | 42.00 gal |
| 2 bbl | 84.00 gal |
| 3 bbl | 126.00 gal |
| 5 bbl | 210.00 gal |
| 10 bbl | 420.00 gal |
| 20 bbl | 840.00 gal |
| 30 bbl | 1,260.00 gal |
| 50 bbl | 2,100.00 gal |
| 100 bbl | 4,200.00 gal |
| 1000 bbl | 42,000.00 gal |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many US gallons are in 1 barrels?
1 barrels (bbl) is exactly 42.000 US gallons (gal).
How do I convert barrels to US gallons?
Multiply the value in barrels by 42.000 to get the result in US gallons. Or use the converter above — type any number and see the result instantly.