How do I convert Barrel (oil, bbl) to Liter (L)?

1 bbl equals 158.987295 l using SI-based conversion and precise factors.

What is the formula to convert Barrel (oil, bbl) to Liter (L)?

This is a linear unit conversion using a constant factor between units.

Yes, it uses exact definitions or standardized constants (e.g., 1 in = 25.4 mm).

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Category: Volume

Value From To Precision

158.987295 l

1 bbl = 158.987295 l

High-precision rounding: 6 decimals

We convert by pivoting through the SI base unit for Volume and applying exact factors where applicable.

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Volume measures space occupied. Liters and gallons are common in daily life.

Barrel (oil, bbl)

≈ 158.987294928 L.

History: Standardized for petroleum industry.

Liter (L)

1 dm³; common for beverages and fuel.

History: Rooted in early metric definitions; modern symbol ‘L’ widely accepted.