UK gallons (imp gal) to US 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.
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 gallons (imp gal) | US barrels (bbl) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 imp gal | 0.00381 bbl |
| 1 imp gal | 0.0381 bbl |
| 2 imp gal | 0.0763 bbl |
| 3 imp gal | 0.1144 bbl |
| 5 imp gal | 0.1906 bbl |
| 10 imp gal | 0.3813 bbl |
| 20 imp gal | 0.7625 bbl |
| 30 imp gal | 1.1438 bbl |
| 50 imp gal | 1.9063 bbl |
| 100 imp gal | 3.8125 bbl |
| 1000 imp gal | 38.1254 bbl |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many US barrels are in 1 UK gallons?
1 UK gallons (imp gal) is exactly 0.038125 US barrels (bbl).
How do I convert UK gallons to US barrels?
Multiply the value in UK gallons by 0.038125 to get the result in US barrels. Or use the converter above — type any number and see the result instantly.