Cubic yards (yd³) to UK 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.
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.
| Cubic yards (yd³) | UK barrels (bbl) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 yd³ | 0.4672 bbl |
| 1 yd³ | 4.6716 bbl |
| 2 yd³ | 9.3433 bbl |
| 3 yd³ | 14.0149 bbl |
| 5 yd³ | 23.3581 bbl |
| 10 yd³ | 46.7163 bbl |
| 20 yd³ | 93.4325 bbl |
| 30 yd³ | 140.1488 bbl |
| 50 yd³ | 233.5813 bbl |
| 100 yd³ | 467.1627 bbl |
| 1000 yd³ | 4,671.6266 bbl |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many UK barrels are in 1 cubic yards?
1 cubic yards (yd³) is exactly 4.6716 UK barrels (bbl).
How do I convert cubic yards to UK barrels?
Multiply the value in cubic yards by 4.6716 to get the result in UK barrels. Or use the converter above — type any number and see the result instantly.