Volume
bbltobu (US)
Convert oil barrels (42 US gal) (bbl) to US bushels (bu (US)).
Factor1 bbl = 4.511677 bu (US)
Converter
bbl
Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7
Result
bu (US)
Rendered to 6 significant figures.
Formula
Formula
bu (US) = bbl × 4.511677
Multiply any value in oil barrels (42 US gal) by 4.511677 to obtain the value in US bushels.
Worked example
Convert 1 bbl to bu (US).
- 01Start with 1 bbl.
- 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 1 × 4.511677 = 4.51168 bu (US).
Result1 bbl = 4.51168 bu (US)
Conversion table
| bbl | bu (US) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 4.5117 |
| 2 | 9.0234 |
| 5 | 22.558 |
| 10 | 45.117 |
| 20 | 90.234 |
| 50 | 225.58 |
| 100 | 451.17 |
| 200 | 902.34 |
| 500 | 2255.8 |
| 1000 | 4511.7 |
Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.
FAQ
What is the conversion factor from bbl to bu (US)?
1 bbl equals 4.511677 bu (US). To convert, multiply the value in oil barrels (42 US gal) by 4.511677.
How do I convert 1 bbl to bu (US)?
1 bbl = 4.51168 bu (US). For any value, multiply by 4.511677.
How do I convert bu (US) back to bbl?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 0.2216471. So 1 bu (US) = 0.221647 bbl.
When would I need to convert oil barrel (42 US gal) to US bushel?
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?
The factor shown is precise to at least 7 significant figures. For most process-engineering work this is far better than instrument accuracy. For metrology or trade applications, refer to the relevant national standard (NIST, BIPM, ISO 80000).