UK gallons (imp gal) to UK barrels (bbl) Conversion
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
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 (imp gal) | UK barrels (bbl) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 imp gal | 0.00278 bbl |
| 1 imp gal | 0.0278 bbl |
| 2 imp gal | 0.0556 bbl |
| 3 imp gal | 0.0833 bbl |
| 5 imp gal | 0.1389 bbl |
| 10 imp gal | 0.2778 bbl |
| 20 imp gal | 0.5556 bbl |
| 30 imp gal | 0.8333 bbl |
| 50 imp gal | 1.3889 bbl |
| 100 imp gal | 2.7778 bbl |
| 1000 imp gal | 27.7778 bbl |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many UK barrels are in 1 UK gallons?
1 UK gallons (imp gal) is exactly 0.027778 UK barrels (bbl).
How do I convert UK gallons to UK barrels?
Multiply the value in UK gallons by 0.027778 to get the result in UK barrels. Or use the converter above — type any number and see the result instantly.