Barrel (Oil) to Liter Converter
1 bbl = 158.9873 L
FORMULA
1 bbl = 158.9873 L
CONVERSION TABLE
| Barrel (Oil) (bbl) | Liter (L) |
|---|---|
| 1 bbl | 158.9873 L |
| 5 bbl | 794.9365 L |
| 10 bbl | 1,589.87 L |
| 25 bbl | 3,974.68 L |
| 50 bbl | 7,949.36 L |
| 100 bbl | 15,898.73 L |
| 250 bbl | 39,746.82 L |
| 500 bbl | 79,493.65 L |
| 1,000 bbl | 158,987.29 L |
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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 Liter (L)
Originally defined as the volume of one kilogram of water at maximum density, the liter is now exactly one cubic decimeter (0.001 cubic meters). It is the standard unit for beverage containers, fuel tank capacities, and engine displacement worldwide. A typical car fuel tank holds 40-70 liters.
How to Convert Barrel (Oil) to Liter
The conversion formula is: 1 bbl = 158.9873 L. To convert from Barrel (Oil) (bbl) to Liter (L), use the formula above or the interactive converter at the top of this page.
FAQ
How many Liter in 1 Barrel (Oil)?
1 Barrel (Oil) (bbl) equals 158.9873 Liter (L).
How to convert Barrel (Oil) to Liter?
Multiply the Barrel (Oil) value by 158.9873 to get the equivalent in Liter. Formula: 1 bbl = 158.9873 L
What is the formula for Barrel (Oil) to Liter conversion?
1 bbl = 158.9873 L
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.