UK barrels (bbl) to UK gallons (imp 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.
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.
| UK barrels (bbl) | UK gallons (imp gal) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 bbl | 3.60 imp gal |
| 1 bbl | 36.00 imp gal |
| 2 bbl | 72.00 imp gal |
| 3 bbl | 108.00 imp gal |
| 5 bbl | 180.00 imp gal |
| 10 bbl | 360.00 imp gal |
| 20 bbl | 720.00 imp gal |
| 30 bbl | 1,080.00 imp gal |
| 50 bbl | 1,800.00 imp gal |
| 100 bbl | 3,600.00 imp gal |
| 1000 bbl | 36,000.00 imp gal |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many UK gallons are in 1 UK barrels?
1 UK barrels (bbl) is exactly 36.000 UK gallons (imp gal).
How do I convert UK barrels to UK gallons?
Multiply the value in UK barrels by 36.000 to get the result in UK gallons. Or use the converter above — type any number and see the result instantly.