Volume
bbltoL
Convert oil barrels (42 US gal) (bbl) to litres (L).
Factor1 bbl = 158.9873 L
Converter
bbl
Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7
Result
L
Rendered to 6 significant figures.
Formula
Formula
L = bbl × 158.9873
Multiply any value in oil barrels (42 US gal) by 158.9873 to obtain the value in litres.
Worked example
Convert 1 bbl to L.
- 01Start with 1 bbl.
- 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 1 × 158.9873 = 158.987 L.
Result1 bbl = 158.987 L
Conversion table
| bbl | L |
|---|---|
| 1 | 158.99 |
| 2 | 317.97 |
| 5 | 794.94 |
| 10 | 1589.9 |
| 20 | 3179.7 |
| 50 | 7949.4 |
| 100 | 15899 |
| 200 | 31797 |
| 500 | 79494 |
| 1000 | 1.5899e+5 |
Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.
FAQ
What is the conversion factor from bbl to L?
1 bbl equals 158.9873 L. To convert, multiply the value in oil barrels (42 US gal) by 158.9873.
How do I convert 1 bbl to L?
1 bbl = 158.987 L. For any value, multiply by 158.9873.
How do I convert L back to bbl?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 0.006289811. So 1 L = 0.00628981 bbl.
When would I need to convert oil barrel (42 US gal) to litre?
Volume conversions are used for tank sizing, batch calculations, and bridging between vendor specs (gallons, barrels, ft³) and process documentation (m³, litres).
Is the conversion exact?
Yes. Both bbl and L are defined by exact SI relationships, so the displayed factor is exact (any rounding shown is only for display).