How to convert cubic yards to barrels
bbl = yd³ × 4.80890538Multiply the value in cubic yards by 4.80890538. To go the other way, multiply by 0.2079475309 (or divide by 4.80890538).
A cubic yard is larger than a barrel: one cubic yard contains 4.80890538 barrels.
Worked examples
- 1 cubic yard1 yd³ × 4.80890538 = 4.80890538 bbl
- 5 cubic yards5 yd³ × 4.80890538 = 24.0445269 bbl
- 10 cubic yards10 yd³ × 4.80890538 = 48.0890538 bbl
- 20 cubic yards20 yd³ × 4.80890538 = 96.17810761 bbl
- 100 cubic yards100 yd³ × 4.80890538 = 480.890538 bbl
Cubic yards to barrels conversion table
Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.
| Cubic yards (yd³) | Barrels (bbl) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 yd³ | 0.48089054 bbl |
| 0.25 yd³ | 1.2022263 bbl |
| 0.5 yd³ | 2.4044527 bbl |
| 1 yd³ | 4.8089054 bbl |
| 2 yd³ | 9.6178108 bbl |
| 3 yd³ | 14.426716 bbl |
| 4 yd³ | 19.235622 bbl |
| 5 yd³ | 24.044527 bbl |
| 6 yd³ | 28.853432 bbl |
| 7 yd³ | 33.662338 bbl |
| 8 yd³ | 38.471243 bbl |
| 9 yd³ | 43.280148 bbl |
| 10 yd³ | 48.089054 bbl |
| Cubic yards (yd³) | Barrels (bbl) |
|---|---|
| 12 yd³ | 57.706865 bbl |
| 15 yd³ | 72.133581 bbl |
| 20 yd³ | 96.178108 bbl |
| 25 yd³ | 120.22263 bbl |
| 30 yd³ | 144.26716 bbl |
| 40 yd³ | 192.35622 bbl |
| 50 yd³ | 240.44527 bbl |
| 75 yd³ | 360.6679 bbl |
| 100 yd³ | 480.89054 bbl |
| 250 yd³ | 1,202.2263 bbl |
| 500 yd³ | 2,404.4527 bbl |
| 1,000 yd³ | 4,808.9054 bbl |
About the units
Cubic yard (yd³)
27 cubic feet; soil, mulch and concrete are sold by the cubic yard. One cubic yard equals 0.764554858 cubic meters (m³).
Barrel (bbl)
42 US gallons (158.987294928 L), the standard unit for crude oil. One barrel equals 0.1589872949 cubic meters (m³).
Frequently asked questions
How many barrels are in one cubic yard?
There are 4.80890538 barrels in one cubic yard, and this value is exact by definition.
How do I convert cubic yards to barrels?
Multiply the number of cubic yards by 4.80890538. For example, 10 yd³ × 4.80890538 = 48.0890538 bbl.
How many cubic yards are in one barrel?
One barrel equals 0.2079475309 cubic yards. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 4.80890538.
What is 10 cubic yards in barrels?
10 yd³ = 48.0890538 bbl.
Is this yd³ to bbl 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.
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