Convert Barrel (oil, bbl) (bbl) to Tablespoon (US) (tbsp)
Category: Volume
1 bbl = 10752 tbsp
High-precision rounding: 6 decimals
How to convert barrel (oil, bbl) to tablespoon (us)
We convert by pivoting through the SI base unit for Volume and applying exact factors where applicable.
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Handy values for Barrel (oil, bbl) → Tablespoon (US). Click a value to open that exact result.
Conversion formula
Linear unit conversions use standardized factors; many are exact by definition (e.g., 1 in = 25.4 mm, 1 ft = 0.3048 m).
Common mistakes
- Mixing US gallons (3.785 L) with Imperial gallons (4.546 L).
- Assuming kitchen ‘cup’ equals the same volume in every country.
Unit facts
- Barrel (oil, bbl): A petroleum barrel (bbl) is ≈158.9873 L; standard in the oil industry.
- Tablespoon (US): A US tablespoon is ≈14.7868 mL; differs in other countries.
About Volume
Volume measures the space a substance occupies. SI uses cubic meters and liters; customary units like gallons, quarts, and pints persist in recipes, fuel, and containers. Accurate volume work often requires temperature and density considerations (e.g., for fuels).
About Barrel (oil, bbl)
Barrel (oil, bbl)
≈ 158.987 L. Benchmark unit in petroleum markets and production statistics.
History: Standardized by the oil industry; the blue 42-gallon barrel (US) became iconic in the early oil boom.
About Tablespoon (US)
Tablespoon (US)
≈ 14.787 mL. Used for cooking, dosing syrups, and nutrition serving sizes.
History: Kitchen measures differ internationally; US tablespoon is larger than some Commonwealth equivalents.
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