US gallons (gal) to UK barrels (bbl) Conversion
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
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 (gal) | UK barrels (bbl) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 gal | 0.00231 bbl |
| 1 gal | 0.0231 bbl |
| 2 gal | 0.0463 bbl |
| 3 gal | 0.0694 bbl |
| 5 gal | 0.1156 bbl |
| 10 gal | 0.2313 bbl |
| 20 gal | 0.4626 bbl |
| 30 gal | 0.6939 bbl |
| 50 gal | 1.1565 bbl |
| 100 gal | 2.313 bbl |
| 1000 gal | 23.1298 bbl |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many UK barrels are in 1 US gallons?
1 US gallons (gal) is exactly 0.02313 UK barrels (bbl).
How do I convert US gallons to UK barrels?
Multiply the value in US gallons by 0.02313 to get the result in UK barrels. Or use the converter above — type any number and see the result instantly.