Gallon (UK) to Barrel (Oil) Converter
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How to Convert Gallon (UK) to Barrel (Oil)
To liters: multiply by 4.54609. To US gallons: multiply by 1.20095. To cubic meters: multiply by 0.00454609.
1 UK gal = 4 UK qt = 8 UK pt = 160 UK fl oz = 4.54609 L ≈ 1.201 US gal.
For example, 1 Gallon (UK) (gal (UK)) = 0.02859404585 Barrel (Oil) (bbl (oil)).
Gallon (UK) to Barrel (Oil) — Common Values
| Gallon (UK) (gal (UK)) | Barrel (Oil) (bbl (oil)) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.002859404585 |
| 0.5 | 0.01429702292 |
| 1 | 0.02859404585 |
| 2 | 0.05718809169 |
| 5 | 0.1429702292 |
| 10 | 0.2859404585 |
| 25 | 0.7148511461 |
| 50 | 1.429702292 |
| 100 | 2.859404585 |
| 500 | 14.29702292 |
| 1000 | 28.59404585 |
About Gallon (UK) (gal (UK))
Definition
The UK (imperial) gallon is a unit of volume equal to 160 UK fluid ounces, or exactly 4.54609 liters.
Mathematical Relationship
1 UK gal = 4 UK qt = 8 UK pt = 160 UK fl oz = 4.54609 L ≈ 1.201 US gal.
Conversion Formula
To liters: multiply by 4.54609. To US gallons: multiply by 1.20095. To cubic meters: multiply by 0.00454609.
Practical Applications
UK road signs (mpg), older fuel consumption references, and some Caribbean and Middle Eastern markets that still use imperial units.
Interesting Facts
A UK gallon is about 20% larger than a US gallon. A car rated at 40 mpg (UK) gets only about 33 mpg (US).
Common Mistakes
Misinterpreting UK mpg as US mpg — UK figures look higher because the imperial gallon is larger.
Educational Tips
UK gallon ≈ 4.55 L ≈ 1.2 US gallons. The UK gallon was defined so that 1 gallon of water = 10 pounds.
About Barrel (Oil) (bbl (oil))
Definition
The oil barrel is a unit of volume equal to 42 US gallons (approximately 158.987 liters), the standard for measuring crude oil and petroleum products.
Mathematical Relationship
1 oil barrel = 42 US gal = 158.987 L = 34.97 UK gal = 5,376 US fl oz.
Conversion Formula
To liters: multiply by 158.987. To US gallons: multiply by 42. To cubic meters: multiply by 0.158987.
Practical Applications
Crude oil trading and pricing, refinery throughput, national oil production statistics, and petroleum reserve reporting.
Interesting Facts
Global oil consumption is about 100 million barrels per day. Oil is no longer actually shipped in barrels — the unit persists purely as a standard of measurement.
Common Mistakes
Confusing the oil barrel (42 gal) with the US liquid barrel (31.5 gal). Always use 'bbl (oil)' or specify the type.
Educational Tips
Oil is priced per barrel (~42 gallons). When you see '$70/barrel,' that means about $1.67/gallon before refining and distribution costs.