US barrels (bbl) to UK barrels (bbl) Conversion
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
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 (bbl) | UK barrels (bbl) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 bbl | 0.0729 bbl |
| 1 bbl | 0.7286 bbl |
| 2 bbl | 1.4572 bbl |
| 3 bbl | 2.1858 bbl |
| 5 bbl | 3.6429 bbl |
| 10 bbl | 7.2859 bbl |
| 20 bbl | 14.5718 bbl |
| 30 bbl | 21.8577 bbl |
| 50 bbl | 36.4295 bbl |
| 100 bbl | 72.859 bbl |
| 1000 bbl | 728.5899 bbl |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many UK barrels are in 1 US barrels?
1 US barrels (bbl) is exactly 0.72859 UK barrels (bbl).
How do I convert US barrels to UK barrels?
Multiply the value in US barrels by 0.72859 to get the result in UK barrels. Or use the converter above — type any number and see the result instantly.