Imperial Gallon to Barrel (Oil) Converter
1 gal = 0.028594 bbl
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FORMULA
1 gal = 0.028594 bbl
CONVERSION TABLE
| Imperial Gallon (gal) | Barrel (Oil) (bbl) |
|---|---|
| 1 gal | 0.028594 bbl |
| 5 gal | 0.14297 bbl |
| 10 gal | 0.28594 bbl |
| 25 gal | 0.714851 bbl |
| 50 gal | 1.4297 bbl |
| 100 gal | 2.8594 bbl |
| 250 gal | 7.1485 bbl |
| 500 gal | 14.297 bbl |
| 1,000 gal | 28.594 bbl |
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About Imperial Gallon (gal)
The Imperial gallon is defined as 4.54609 liters, about 20% larger than its US counterpart. Used historically across the British Empire for fuel and liquid goods, the Imperial gallon is based on the volume of 10 pounds of water at 62 degrees F. Canada officially metricated but still references it colloquially.
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.
How to Convert Imperial Gallon to Barrel (Oil)
The conversion formula is: 1 gal = 0.028594 bbl. To convert from Imperial Gallon (gal) to Barrel (Oil) (bbl), use the formula above or the interactive converter at the top of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Barrel (Oil) in 1 Imperial Gallon?
1 Imperial Gallon (gal) equals 0.028594 Barrel (Oil) (bbl).
How to convert Imperial Gallon to Barrel (Oil)?
Multiply the Imperial Gallon value by 0.028594 to get the equivalent in Barrel (Oil). Formula: 1 gal = 0.028594 bbl
What is the formula for Imperial Gallon to Barrel (Oil) conversion?
1 gal = 0.028594 bbl
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.