How to convert barrels to liters
L = bbl × 158.9872949Multiply the value in barrels by 158.9872949. To go the other way, multiply by 0.00628981077 (or divide by 158.9872949).
A barrel is larger than a liter: one barrel contains 158.9872949 liters.
Worked examples
- 1 barrel (oil)1 bbl × 158.9872949 = 158.9872949 L
- 5 barrels (oil)5 bbl × 158.9872949 = 794.9364746 L
- 10 barrels (oil)10 bbl × 158.9872949 = 1,589.872949 L
- 20 barrels (oil)20 bbl × 158.9872949 = 3,179.745899 L
- 100 barrels (oil)100 bbl × 158.9872949 = 15,898.72949 L
Barrels to liters conversion table
Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.
| Barrels (bbl) | Liters (L) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 bbl | 15.898729 L |
| 0.25 bbl | 39.746824 L |
| 0.5 bbl | 79.493647 L |
| 1 bbl | 158.98729 L |
| 2 bbl | 317.97459 L |
| 3 bbl | 476.96188 L |
| 4 bbl | 635.94918 L |
| 5 bbl | 794.93647 L |
| 6 bbl | 953.92377 L |
| 7 bbl | 1,112.9111 L |
| 8 bbl | 1,271.8984 L |
| 9 bbl | 1,430.8857 L |
| 10 bbl | 1,589.8729 L |
| Barrels (bbl) | Liters (L) |
|---|---|
| 12 bbl | 1,907.8475 L |
| 15 bbl | 2,384.8094 L |
| 20 bbl | 3,179.7459 L |
| 25 bbl | 3,974.6824 L |
| 30 bbl | 4,769.6188 L |
| 40 bbl | 6,359.4918 L |
| 50 bbl | 7,949.3647 L |
| 75 bbl | 11,924.047 L |
| 100 bbl | 15,898.729 L |
| 250 bbl | 39,746.824 L |
| 500 bbl | 79,493.647 L |
| 1,000 bbl | 158,987.29 L |
About the units
Barrel (bbl)
42 US gallons (158.987294928 L), the standard unit for crude oil. One barrel equals 0.1589872949 cubic meters (m³).
Liter (L)
Exactly one cubic decimetre (1,000 cm³). Drinks, fuel and engine displacement are measured in litres in most of the world. One liter equals 0.001 cubic meters (m³).
Frequently asked questions
How many liters are in one barrel?
There are 158.9872949 liters in one barrel, and this value is exact by definition.
How do I convert barrels to liters?
Multiply the number of barrels by 158.9872949. For example, 10 bbl × 158.9872949 = 1,589.872949 L.
How many barrels are in one liter?
One liter equals 0.00628981077 barrels. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 158.9872949.
What is 10 barrels (oil) in liters?
10 bbl = 1,589.872949 L.
Is this bbl to L converter accurate?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly in terms of SI units, so the conversion factor is exact; results are shown to 12 significant figures by default and you can change precision in the converter. Calculations run in your browser using the same tested engine that generated this page.