US Gallons (gal (US))	Oil Barrels (bbl)
1 gal (US)	0.02381 bbl
2 gal (US)	0.04762 bbl
5 gal (US)	0.119 bbl
10 gal (US)	0.2381 bbl
25 gal (US)	0.5952 bbl
50 gal (US)	1.1905 bbl
100 gal (US)	2.381 bbl
250 gal (US)	5.9524 bbl
500 gal (US)	11.9048 bbl
1000 gal (US)	23.8095 bbl

Convert US Gallons to Oil Barrels

Convert us gallons to oil barrels (gal (US) to bbl) with our instant calculator. 1 gal (US) = 0.02381 bbl. Includes exact formula and reference tables.

How to Convert US Gallons to Oil Barrels (gal (US) to bbl)

1 US Gallon (gal (US)) is equal to 0.02381 Oil Barrels (bbl). Divide the us gallon value by 42

Quick Answer 1 gal (US) = 0.02381 bbl

Formula bbl = gal (US) / 42

Inverse Factor 1 bbl = 42 gal (US)

Unit Definitions & Metrology Context

The SI unit of volume is the cubic meter (m³). The liter (L) is equal to 1 cubic decimeter (0.001 m³).

About US Gallons (gal (US)): US Gallon (gal (US)) is a unit in the Volume & Capacity measurement category. It is a standard everyday unit of volume & capacity measurement. Relative to the volume & capacity base unit, 1 gal (US) equals 3.785412 Liters (L).

About Oil Barrels (bbl): Oil Barrel (bbl) is a unit in the Volume & Capacity measurement category. It is widely used in 42 us gallons (crude oil benchmark). Relative to the volume & capacity base unit, 1 bbl equals 158.987295 Liters (L).

Need to convert in the opposite direction? Visit our Convert Oil Barrels to US Gallons (bbl to gal (US)) calculator (1 bbl = 42 gal (US)).

Step-by-Step Worked Examples (gal (US) to bbl)

Convert 5 US Gallons to Oil Barrels: Applying the formula (bbl = gal (US) / 42): starting with 5 gal (US), divide the us gallon value by 42 to get 0.119 bbl.
Convert 10 US Gallons to Oil Barrels: Applying the formula (bbl = gal (US) / 42): starting with 10 gal (US), divide the us gallon value by 42 to get 0.2381 bbl.
Convert 50 US Gallons to Oil Barrels: Applying the formula (bbl = gal (US) / 42): starting with 50 gal (US), divide the us gallon value by 42 to get 1.1905 bbl.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Verified answers and formulas for converting us gallons to oil barrels.

How many oil barrels are in 1 us gallon?

There are 0.02381 oil barrels (bbl) in 1 us gallon (gal (US)). Conversely, 1 oil barrel equals 42 us gallons.

How do you convert us gallons to oil barrels?

To convert us gallons (gal (US)) to oil barrels (bbl), use the formula: bbl = gal (US) / 42. Divide the us gallon value by 42. For example, 10 gal (US) equals 0.2381 bbl.

How do I convert back from oil barrels to us gallons?

To convert in the reverse direction from oil barrels (bbl) to us gallons (gal (US)), use the inverse formula: gal (US) = bbl × 42. Multiply the oil barrel value by 42 (1 bbl = 42 gal (US)).

What is the difference between us gallon (gal (US)) and oil barrel (bbl)?

Both us gallon and oil barrel measure volume & capacity. US Gallon (gal (US)) is a unit in the Volume & Capacity measurement category. It is a standard everyday unit of volume & capacity measurement. Relative to the volume & capacity base unit, 1 gal (US) equals 3.785412 Liters (L). Oil Barrel (bbl) is a unit in the Volume & Capacity measurement category. It is widely used in 42 us gallons (crude oil benchmark). Relative to the volume & capacity base unit, 1 bbl equals 158.987295 Liters (L).

How many cubic feet are in a cubic yard?

There are exactly 27 cubic feet in 1 cubic yard (3 ft × 3 ft × 3 ft = 27 ft³). To convert cubic feet to cubic yards, divide by 27.