Barrel (Oil) to US Gallon Converter
1 bbl = 42.0000 gal
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FORMULA
1 bbl = 42.0000 gal
CONVERSION TABLE
| Barrel (Oil) (bbl) | US Gallon (gal) |
|---|---|
| 1 bbl | 42 gal |
| 5 bbl | 210 gal |
| 10 bbl | 420 gal |
| 25 bbl | 1,050 gal |
| 50 bbl | 2,100 gal |
| 100 bbl | 4,200 gal |
| 250 bbl | 10,500 gal |
| 500 bbl | 21,000 gal |
| 1,000 bbl | 42,000 gal |
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About Barrel (Oil) (bbl)
The oil barrel equals exactly 42 US gallons (158.987 liters) and is the global standard unit for crude oil trading and production reporting. When OPEC announces production quotas or when oil prices are quoted in dollars per barrel, they reference this specific volume, which was standardized by Pennsylvania oil producers in 1866.
About US Gallon (gal)
The US liquid gallon equals exactly 231 cubic inches (3.785 liters) and is the standard unit for fuel pricing, milk containers, and paint cans in the United States. American fuel economy is expressed in miles per gallon, and a standard US milk jug holds one gallon.
How to Convert Barrel (Oil) to US Gallon
The conversion formula is: 1 bbl = 42.0000 gal. To convert from Barrel (Oil) (bbl) to US Gallon (gal), use the formula above or the interactive converter at the top of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many US Gallon in 1 Barrel (Oil)?
1 Barrel (Oil) (bbl) equals 42.0000 US Gallon (gal).
How to convert Barrel (Oil) to US Gallon?
Multiply the Barrel (Oil) value by 42.0000 to get the equivalent in US Gallon. Formula: 1 bbl = 42.0000 gal
What is the formula for Barrel (Oil) to US Gallon conversion?
1 bbl = 42.0000 gal
Glossary
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Cup (Measurement)
A cooking volume unit. The US cup equals 236.588 ml; the metric cup is 250 ml.
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Barrel (Oil)
A unit of volume for crude oil, equal to 42 US gallons (158.987 liters).
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Gallon
A volume unit with two definitions: the US gallon equals 3.785411784 liters; the imperial (UK) gallon equals 4.54609 liters.
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Liter
A metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter (1 dm³ = 1,000 cm³ = 1,000 mL), approximately 0.264 US gallons or 1.057 US liquid quarts.
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Fluid Ounce
A fluid ounce is a unit of liquid volume, with the US fluid ounce equal to 29.5735 mL and the imperial (UK) fluid ounce equal to 28.4131 mL.