US gallons (gal) to US 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.
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.
| US gallons (gal) | US barrels (bbl) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 gal | 0.00317 bbl |
| 1 gal | 0.0317 bbl |
| 2 gal | 0.0635 bbl |
| 3 gal | 0.0952 bbl |
| 5 gal | 0.1587 bbl |
| 10 gal | 0.3175 bbl |
| 20 gal | 0.6349 bbl |
| 30 gal | 0.9524 bbl |
| 50 gal | 1.5873 bbl |
| 100 gal | 3.1746 bbl |
| 1000 gal | 31.746 bbl |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many US barrels are in 1 US gallons?
1 US gallons (gal) is exactly 0.031746 US barrels (bbl).
How do I convert US gallons to US barrels?
Multiply the value in US gallons by 0.031746 to get the result in US barrels. Or use the converter above — type any number and see the result instantly.