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Oil barrels to Liters (bbl to L)

Convert oil barrels to liters: 1 bbl = 158.987 L. Exact conversion factor, formula, 22-row table and worked examples, with JSON API and MCP access.

Formula

1 bbl = 158.987 L

liters = oil barrels × 158.9872949 — reverse: oil barrels = liters × 0.00628981077

The factor is derived from the SI definitions of both units (base unit: L) as listed in NIST SP 811; results on this page are shown to 6 significant figures, the API returns up to 12.

Worked examples

Oil barrels to liters conversion table

Oil barrels (bbl)Liters (L)
1158.987
2317.975
3476.962
4635.949
5794.936
6953.924
71112.91
81271.9
91430.89
101589.87
152384.81
203179.75
253974.68
304769.62
406359.49
507949.36
7511924
10015898.7
20031797.5
25039746.8
50079493.6
1000158987

FAQ

How many liters are in one barrel?

1 bbl = 158.987 L. The factor comes from the SI definitions of both units (NIST SP 811 / BIPM), so it is exact or correct to at least 10 significant figures.

What is the formula to convert oil barrels to liters?

Multiply the value in oil barrels by 158.9872949: liters = oil barrels × 158.9872949. For example, 5 bbl = 794.936 L.

How do I convert liters back to oil barrels?

Multiply by the inverse factor 0.00628981077 (oil barrels = liters × 0.00628981077), or use the liters-to-oil barrels page.

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