UK barrels (bbl) to US barrels (bbl) 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 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 barrels (bbl) | US barrels (bbl) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 bbl | 0.1373 bbl |
| 1 bbl | 1.3725 bbl |
| 2 bbl | 2.745 bbl |
| 3 bbl | 4.1175 bbl |
| 5 bbl | 6.8626 bbl |
| 10 bbl | 13.7251 bbl |
| 20 bbl | 27.4503 bbl |
| 30 bbl | 41.1754 bbl |
| 50 bbl | 68.6257 bbl |
| 100 bbl | 137.2514 bbl |
| 1000 bbl | 1,372.5142 bbl |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many US barrels are in 1 UK barrels?
1 UK barrels (bbl) is exactly 1.3725 US barrels (bbl).
How do I convert UK barrels to US barrels?
Multiply the value in UK barrels by 1.3725 to get the result in US barrels. Or use the converter above — type any number and see the result instantly.