Liters to Barrels Converter

1 L = 0.00628981077 bbl. Type any value below for the exact barrels figure.

L
6.28981077043bbl

1,000 L = 6.28981077043 bbl

Conversion summary

1 L = 0.00628981077 bbl

Formula
Barrel = Liter ÷ 158.987294928
Category
Volume
Units
L → bbl

1,000 L in other units

Values update with the converter above. Select a row to open that conversion's detailed page.

US / Imperial

Kitchen measures

  • Metric Tablespoon (15 mL)66,666.67 tbsp
  • Metric Teaspoon (5 mL)200,000 tsp
  • Turkish Water Glass5,000 glass

Traditional and regional

How do you convert liters to barrels?

To convert liters to barrels, divide the number of liters by 158.987294928. 1 L = 0.00628981 bbl.

Conversion formula

Barrel = Liter ÷ 158.987294928

Liters to barrels conversion table

Liters (L)Barrels (bbl)
10 L0.0628981 bbl
50 L0.314491 bbl
100 L0.628981 bbl
500 L3.14491 bbl
1,000 L6.28981 bbl
5,000 L31.4491 bbl
10,000 L62.8981 bbl

What is Liter?

The liter is a widely used volume unit for liquids and capacities. One liter equals 0.001 cubic meters.

Short history of Liter

The liter was introduced in France in 1795 as one cubic decimeter. From 1901 to 1964 it was defined by the mass of water, which made it slightly larger; since 1964 it is again exactly one cubic decimeter.

Open the Liter unit guide

What is Barrel?

Barrel is a volume unit used for liquids, containers, storage and technical capacity calculations.

Short history of Barrel

The 42-US-gallon oil barrel was adopted by Pennsylvania oil producers in the 1860s and became the standard unit of the petroleum industry. It equals about 158.99 liters.

Open the Barrel unit guide

Frequently asked questions

What is 1 Liter in Barrel?

1 L = 0.00628981077 bbl.

How do you convert Liter to Barrel?

To convert liters to barrels, divide the number of liters by 158.987294928. 1 L = 0.00628981 bbl.

Frequently asked questions

How many barrels are in 1 liter?

1 L = 0.00628981 bbl.

How do you convert liters to barrels?

To convert liters to barrels, divide the number of liters by 158.987294928. 1 L = 0.00628981 bbl.

How many liters are in 1 barrel?

1 bbl = 158.987 L.

Sources

  1. BIPM: The International System of Units (SI Brochure)
  2. NIST: Guide to the SI: Units Outside the SI
  3. NIST: Guide to the SI: Volume Conversion Factors
  4. NIST: Guide for the Use of the International System of Units

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