Barrel (Oil)

bbl

Standard petroleum barrel (42 US gallons)

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.

Category
Volume
Symbol
bbl
Also known as
oil barrel barrels bbl
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CONVERT TO

Liter L Milliliter mL Cubic Meter m³ Cubic Centimeter cm³ US Gallon gal Imperial Gallon gal US Quart qt US Pint pt US Cup cup US Fluid Ounce fl oz US Tablespoon tbsp US Teaspoon tsp Imperial Quart qt Imperial Pint pt Imperial Fluid Ounce fl oz Cubic Inch in³ Cubic Foot ft³ Cubic Yard yd³

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Barrel (Oil) (bbl)?

Standard petroleum barrel (42 US gallons)

How many Liter (L) are in one Barrel (Oil) (bbl)?

One Barrel (Oil) (bbl) equals 158.9873 Liter (L).

How many Milliliter (mL) are in one Barrel (Oil) (bbl)?

One Barrel (Oil) (bbl) equals 158,987.29 Milliliter (mL).

How many Cubic Meter (m³) are in one Barrel (Oil) (bbl)?

One Barrel (Oil) (bbl) equals 0.158987 Cubic Meter (m³).

How do I convert Barrel (Oil) to Liter?

To convert Barrel (Oil) to Liter, multiply the value by 158.9873 (1 bbl = 158.9873 L).