Cubic yards (yd³) to Barrels (bbl) Conversion
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.
Barrels
The US oil barrel is a unit of volume equal to exactly 42 US gallons (approximately 158.987 litres), adopted as the standard unit for crude oil and petroleum products in the global energy industry. Crude oil prices are universally quoted in US dollars per barrel (bbl), and global production statistics are expressed in millions of barrels per day (Mb/d). The 42-gallon oil barrel standard was established in the Pennsylvania oil fields in the 1860s.
| Cubic yards (yd³) | Barrels (bbl) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 yd³ | 0.4809 bbl |
| 1 yd³ | 4.8089 bbl |
| 2 yd³ | 9.6178 bbl |
| 3 yd³ | 14.4267 bbl |
| 5 yd³ | 24.0445 bbl |
| 10 yd³ | 48.0891 bbl |
| 20 yd³ | 96.1781 bbl |
| 30 yd³ | 144.2672 bbl |
| 50 yd³ | 240.4453 bbl |
| 100 yd³ | 480.8905 bbl |
| 1000 yd³ | 4,808.9054 bbl |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many barrels are in 1 cubic yards?
1 cubic yards (yd³) is exactly 4.8089 barrels (bbl).
How do I convert cubic yards to barrels?
Multiply the value in cubic yards by 4.8089 to get the result in barrels. Or use the converter above — type any number and see the result instantly.