Convert barrels to UK gallons

1 bbl=34.9723gal (UK)

Use the converter below to change any barrels value into UK gallons instantly — with formula, conversion table, and real-world examples.

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Equals

34.97232

Conversion formula

Forward

UK gallons = barrels × 34.9723

Reverse

barrels = UK gallons × 0.02859

Example: 10 bbl × 34.9723 = 349.723 gal (UK).

About both units

From

Barrel

bbl

The oil barrel equals 158.987 litres or 42 US gallons. It is the global pricing unit for crude oil and petroleum products. The US dry barrel (115.6 L) and UK beer barrel (163.7 L) are different units that share the same name.

Real-world: Brent crude and WTI oil are priced in US dollars per barrel. Global oil demand is about 100 million barrels per day.

Read full barrel reference →

UK Gallon

gal (UK)

The UK imperial gallon equals 4.54609 litres exactly. Defined in 1824 as the volume of 10 pounds of water at 62 °F. Still used for fuel economy reporting in the UK and some older industrial contexts. The UK imperial gallon is about 20% larger than the US gallon.

Real-world: UK petrol sold by litre since 1995, but economy is quoted in UK mpg: a diesel car at 60 mpg (UK) uses 4.7 L/100 km.

Read full uk gallon reference →

Barrel to UK Gallon conversion table

Common barrels to UK gallons values for quick reference.

Barrel (bbl)	UK Gallon (gal (UK))
1 bbl	34.9723 gal (UK)
2 bbl	69.9446 gal (UK)
5 bbl	174.862 gal (UK)
10 bbl	349.723 gal (UK)
20 bbl	699.446 gal (UK)
50 bbl	1,748.62 gal (UK)
100 bbl	3,497.23 gal (UK)
200 bbl	6,994.46 gal (UK)
500 bbl	17,486.16 gal (UK)
1,000 bbl	34,972.32 gal (UK)

Tips & common mistakes

Quick tips

1 oil barrel = 42 US gallons = 158.987 L exactly.
Barrel prices quoted in USD — watch currency impact on non-US economies.
Different industries (beer, dry goods) use different barrel sizes — oil barrel is a specific unit.

Avoid these

Using beer barrel (163.7 L) or dry barrel (115.6 L) in oil contexts.
Confusing barrel of oil with barrel of beer — different volumes.
Assuming barrels are standard worldwide — only oil industry uses the 42 gallon version globally.

Frequently asked questions

How many UK gallons in a barrel?

One barrel equals 34.9723 UK gallons.

How do I convert barrels to UK gallons?

Multiply the barrel value by 34.9723 to get the equivalent in UK gallons.

What is 100 barrels in UK gallons?

100 barrels equals 3,497.23 UK gallons.

Is a barrel bigger than a uk gallon?

Yes. 1 barrel equals 34.9723 UK gallons, so one barrel is larger.

How to convert barrels to UK gallons without a calculator?

Multiply by 34.97 for a quick estimate; use a calculator for precise results.

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