US barrels (bbl) to Cubic yards (yd³) 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.
Cubic yards
The cubic yard is a unit of volume equal to exactly 764.555 litres (27 cubic feet), used primarily in the United States for large quantities of bulk materials such as concrete, gravel, sand, topsoil, and asphalt. Construction projects in the US routinely specify material quantities in cubic yards. One cubic yard of concrete weighs approximately 2,000–2,400 kg depending on the mix.
| US barrels (bbl) | Cubic yards (yd³) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 bbl | 0.0156 yd³ |
| 1 bbl | 0.156 yd³ |
| 2 bbl | 0.3119 yd³ |
| 3 bbl | 0.4679 yd³ |
| 5 bbl | 0.7798 yd³ |
| 10 bbl | 1.5596 yd³ |
| 20 bbl | 3.1192 yd³ |
| 30 bbl | 4.6788 yd³ |
| 50 bbl | 7.798 yd³ |
| 100 bbl | 15.5961 yd³ |
| 1000 bbl | 155.9606 yd³ |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many cubic yards are in 1 US barrels?
1 US barrels (bbl) is exactly 0.155961 cubic yards (yd³).
How do I convert US barrels to cubic yards?
Multiply the value in US barrels by 0.155961 to get the result in cubic yards. Or use the converter above — type any number and see the result instantly.