Volume
qt (US)tobbl
Convert US liquid quarts (qt (US)) to oil barrels (42 US gal) (bbl).
Factor1 qt (US) = 0.005952381 bbl
Converter
qt (US)
Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7
Result
bbl
Rendered to 6 significant figures.
Formula
Formula
bbl = qt (US) × 0.005952381
Multiply any value in US liquid quarts by 0.005952381 to obtain the value in oil barrels (42 US gal).
Worked example
Convert 168 qt (US) to bbl.
- 01Start with 168 qt (US).
- 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 168 × 0.005952381 = 1 bbl.
Result168 qt (US) = 1 bbl
Conversion table
| qt (US) | bbl |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0059524 |
| 2 | 0.011905 |
| 5 | 0.029762 |
| 10 | 0.059524 |
| 20 | 0.11905 |
| 50 | 0.29762 |
| 100 | 0.59524 |
| 200 | 1.1905 |
| 500 | 2.9762 |
| 1000 | 5.9524 |
Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.
FAQ
What is the conversion factor from qt (US) to bbl?
1 qt (US) equals 0.005952381 bbl. To convert, multiply the value in US liquid quarts by 0.005952381.
How do I convert 1 qt (US) to bbl?
1 qt (US) = 0.00595238 bbl. For any value, multiply by 0.005952381.
How do I convert bbl back to qt (US)?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 168. So 1 bbl = 168 qt (US).
When would I need to convert US liquid quart to oil barrel (42 US gal)?
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).