Convert Gallons [liquid] (gal) to Barrels (bbl)

1 gallon [liquid] equals 0.031746 barrels.

Formula: bbl = gal × 0.031746

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How to Convert Gallon [liquid] to Barrel

1 gallon [liquid] = 0.031746 barrels

Barrel = Gallon [liquid] × 0.031746

Example: 1 gal × 0.031746 = 0.031746 bbl

Reverse Conversion

To convert barrels back to gallons [liquid]:

  • Remember, 1 barrel equals 31.5 gallons [liquid].
  • To convert 0.031746 bbl to gal, multiply 0.031746 x 31.5, resulting in 1 gal.

Common Gallon [liquid] to Barrel Conversions

Gallon [liquid] to Barrel (Part 1)
Gallon [liquid] Barrel Actions
1 gallon [liquid] 0.031746 barrels
5 gallons [liquid] 0.15873 barrels
10 gallons [liquid] 0.31746 barrels
25 gallons [liquid] 0.793651 barrels
Gallon [liquid] to Barrel (Part 2)
Gallon [liquid] Barrel Actions
50 gallons [liquid] 1.5873 barrels
100 gallons [liquid] 3.1746 barrels
500 gallons [liquid] 15.873 barrels
1000 gallons [liquid] 31.746 barrels

Gallons [liquid] to barrels Conversion Table

Reference table with common gallons [liquid] to barrels conversions. All values calculated with high precision.

Gallons [liquid] to Barrels Table
0.01 to 50

Gallons [liquid] Barrels Actions
0.01 gal 0.00031746 bbl
0.025 gal 0.000793651 bbl
0.05 gal 0.0015873 bbl
0.1 gal 0.0031746 bbl
14 gal 0.00793651 bbl
12 gal 0.015873 bbl
1 gal 0.031746 bbl
12 gal 0.0793651 bbl
5 gal 0.15873 bbl
10 gal 0.31746 bbl
25 gal 0.793651 bbl
50 gal 1.5873 bbl

Gallons [liquid] to Barrels Table
100 to 10000000

Gallons [liquid] Barrels Actions
100 gal 3.1746 bbl
250 gal 7.93651 bbl
500 gal 15.873 bbl
1000 gal 31.746 bbl
2500 gal 79.3651 bbl
5000 gal 158.73 bbl
10000 gal 317.46 bbl
25000 gal 793.651 bbl
50000 gal 1587.3 bbl
100000 gal 3174.6 bbl
250000 gal 7936.51 bbl
500000 gal 15873 bbl
1000000 gal 31746 bbl
2500000 gal 79365.1 bbl
5000000 gal 158730 bbl
10000000 gal 317460 bbl

Barrels to Gallons [liquid] Table
0.0001 to 12

Barrels Gallons [liquid] Actions
0.0001 bbl 0.00315 gal
0.00025 bbl 0.007875 gal
0.0005 bbl 0.01575 gal
0.001 bbl 0.0315 gal
0.0025 bbl 0.07875 gal
0.005 bbl 0.1575 gal
0.01 bbl 0.315 gal
0.025 bbl 0.7875 gal
0.05 bbl 1.575 gal
0.1 bbl 3.15 gal
14 bbl 78 gal
12 bbl 15.75 gal

Barrels to Gallons [liquid] Table
1 to 100000

Barrels Gallons [liquid] Actions
1 bbl 31.5 gal
12 bbl 78.75 gal
5 bbl 157.5 gal
10 bbl 315 gal
25 bbl 787.5 gal
50 bbl 1575 gal
100 bbl 3150 gal
250 bbl 7875 gal
500 bbl 15750 gal
1000 bbl 31500 gal
2500 bbl 78750 gal
5000 bbl 157500 gal
10000 bbl 315000 gal
25000 bbl 787500 gal
50000 bbl 1575000 gal
100000 bbl 3150000 gal

Definition of Gallon [liquid]

Liquid Gallon: A Standard Unit of Liquid Volume

The liquid gallon is a unit of volume measurement commonly used to quantify the volume of liquids such as water, milk, gasoline, and other fluids. In the United States, a liquid gallon is defined as 231 cubic inches or approximately 3.78541 liters. It plays a crucial role in various industries, including agriculture, manufacturing, transportation, and household consumption.

Conversions to Other Units of Measurement:

  1. Liters: 1 liquid gallon is equivalent to approximately 3.78541 liters. This conversion is useful for international trade and scientific measurements.
  2. Quarts: 1 liquid gallon is equal to 4 quarts. This conversion is commonly used in recipes and food preparation, especially in the United States.
  3. Cubic Meters: 1 liquid gallon is equivalent to approximately 0.00378541 cubic meters. This conversion is relevant in engineering, construction, and fluid dynamics calculations.
  4. Fluid Ounces: 1 liquid gallon is equal to approximately 128 fluid ounces. This conversion is used for labeling and packaging beverages and other liquids.
  5. Barrels: 1 liquid gallon is approximately 0.03125 barrels. This conversion is relevant in the petroleum industry for measuring oil and fuel volumes.

The liquid gallon is indispensable for accurate measurements and calculations in various industries and everyday tasks. Whether it's measuring fuel for vehicles, calculating ingredient quantities in recipes, or determining irrigation needs in agriculture, the liquid gallon serves as a fundamental unit of liquid volume.

Definition of Barrel

Barrel: A Standard Unit of Volume Measurement

The barrel is a unit of volume measurement commonly used to quantify the capacity of containers, particularly for liquids such wine, and beer. In the US most fluid barrels (apart from oil) are 31.5 US gallons, but a beer barrel is 31 US gallons (26 imp gal; 117 L).

Conversions to Other Units of Measurement:

  1. Litres: 1 barrel is approximately equal to 119.24 litres. This conversion is frequently used in international trade and transportation of liquids.
  2. Cubic Meters: 1 barrel is approximately equal to 0.11924 cubic meters. This conversion is useful for engineering and construction projects where volumes need to be calculated in cubic meters.
  3. Gallons: 1 barrel is equal to 31 1/2 US gallons. This conversion is commonly used in the United States, particularly in the petroleum industry.
  4. Quarts: 1 barrel is equivalent to approximately 126 quarts. This conversion may be used in smaller-scale applications such as cooking or brewing.
  5. Fluid Ounces: 1 barrel is equivalent to approximately 4,032 fluid ounces. This conversion is useful for understanding the volume of liquids in smaller increments.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many barrels are in one gallon [liquid]?

One gallon [liquid] equals 0.031746 barrels. To convert, multiply the gallon [liquid] value by 0.031746. For the reverse, divide the barrel value by 0.031746 (or multiply by 31.5).

What is 100 gallons [liquid] in barrels?

100 gallons [liquid] = 3.1746 barrels. This is one of the most commonly searched conversions for this pair.

How precise is the gallon [liquid]-to-barrel conversion?

The factor 0.031746 is accurate to 6 significant figures, derived from international measurement standards. Our calculator uses full precision internally.

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Conversion factors verified against NIST, BIPM, ISO 80000-3 1 US gallon = 3.785411784 L (exact, US customary). Last reviewed: March 2026
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