Characteristic

barrel

Notes

Symbol

bbl

Other Names

barrel-oil, barrel-petroleum

Metric (SI) Equivalent

158.98729493 liters

This equivalent and the one below are calculated from exact values.

Another Metric (SI) Equivalent with More Basic Units

158.98729493 decimeters3

Metric (SI) Dimensions

length3

Description in Terms of Other Units and Constants

42 gallons

Quantity

Volume

Unit Group

barrel Group