How to convert oil barrels to litres
L = bbl × 158.9872949
Example: 5 bbl × 158.9872949 = 794.9364746 L
Oil Barrels to Liters table
| Oil Barrels (bbl) | Liters (L) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 bbl | 79.493647 L |
| 1 bbl | 158.98729 L |
| 2 bbl | 317.97459 L |
| 3 bbl | 476.96188 L |
| 4 bbl | 635.94918 L |
| 5 bbl | 794.93647 L |
| 6 bbl | 953.92377 L |
| 7 bbl | 1,112.9111 L |
| 8 bbl | 1,271.8984 L |
| 9 bbl | 1,430.8857 L |
| 10 bbl | 1,589.8729 L |
| 15 bbl | 2,384.8094 L |
| 20 bbl | 3,179.7459 L |
| 25 bbl | 3,974.6824 L |
| 30 bbl | 4,769.6188 L |
| 40 bbl | 6,359.4918 L |
| 50 bbl | 7,949.3647 L |
| 75 bbl | 11,924.047 L |
| 100 bbl | 15,898.729 L |
| 250 bbl | 39,746.824 L |
| 500 bbl | 79,493.647 L |
| 1,000 bbl | 158,987.29 L |
About these units
Oil Barrels (bbl): An oil barrel is exactly 42 US gallons, about 158.99 litres. Crude oil production and prices use barrels.
Liters (L): A litre is 1,000 cm³ (one cubic decimetre). Drinks, fuel and liquids are sold in litres in most countries.
Frequently asked questions
How many litres are in 1 oil barrel?
1 oil barrel (bbl) equals 158.9872949 litres.
How do I convert bbl to L?
Multiply the value in oil barrels by 158.9872949. For example, 5 bbl × 158.9872949 = 794.9364746 L.
How do I convert litres back to oil barrels?
Multiply by 0.00628981077 (or divide by 158.9872949). 1 L = 0.00628981077 bbl.
What is an oil barrel?
An oil barrel is exactly 42 US gallons, about 158.99 litres. Crude oil production and prices use barrels.
Conversion factors come from exact international definitions (NIST SP 811, BIPM) where they exist. Results show up to 10 significant digits. Need every volume unit at once? Use the Volume Converter.