Barrel (Oil) to Liter Converter

About Barrel (Oil) (bbl) and Liter (L) Units

The oil barrel (bbl) is the most widely used barrel unit across the world, especially in the petroleum and energy sector. One oil barrel equals 42 US gallons or about 159 liters. It is the standard measurement used for crude oil production, pricing, and global energy trade. For example, when you see news about international oil prices rising or falling, the cost is always measured per barrel. This unit is essential in industries like shipping, energy forecasting, and bulk oil storage. The liter (L) is a common unit of volume used worldwide to measure liquids and fluids. For example, a standard water bottle holds about 1 liter, a milk packet is usually 1 liter, and a car’s fuel tank may hold around 40 to 50 liters. It’s widely used in cooking, fuel measurement, beverages, and science experiments to indicate how much space a liquid occupies.

Barrel (Oil) to Liter Conversion Formula

To convert between Barrel (Oil) (bbl) and Liter (L), use the following formulas:

1 Barrel (Oil) (bbl) = 158.987 Liter (L)

1 Liter (L) = 0.006289822438312566 Barrel (Oil) (bbl)

Example Conversions: Barrel (Oil) to Liter