Barrel (Oil) to US Gallon Converter

1 bbl = 42.0000 gal

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FORMULA

1 bbl = 42.0000 gal
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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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COMMON VALUES

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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