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Barrels to Liters

Convert oil barrels to liters and back, so "dollars per barrel" in the news becomes a real quantity.

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Common values

Formula

L = bbl × 158.987

One oil barrel is 158.987 L (42 US gallons). Beer and other barrels hold different amounts.

Frequently asked questions

Q. How many L is 1 bbl?

1 bbl is 158.99 L, and 10 bbl is 1589.87 L. Type any value in the box above to convert instantly.

Q. And how many bbl is 1 L?

1 L is 0.01 bbl. This converter works both ways, so typing in the right box updates the left one.

Q. Where is this unit used?

One oil barrel is 158.987 L (42 US gallons). Beer and other barrels hold different amounts.

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