UK barrels (bbl) to US gallons (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.
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 (bbl) | US gallons (gal) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 bbl | 4.3234 gal |
| 1 bbl | 43.2342 gal |
| 2 bbl | 86.4684 gal |
| 3 bbl | 129.7026 gal |
| 5 bbl | 216.171 gal |
| 10 bbl | 432.342 gal |
| 20 bbl | 864.6839 gal |
| 30 bbl | 1,297.0259 gal |
| 50 bbl | 2,161.7099 gal |
| 100 bbl | 4,323.4197 gal |
| 1000 bbl | 43,234.1973 gal |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many US gallons are in 1 UK barrels?
1 UK barrels (bbl) is exactly 43.234 US gallons (gal).
How do I convert UK barrels to US gallons?
Multiply the value in UK barrels by 43.234 to get the result in US gallons. Or use the converter above — type any number and see the result instantly.