Convert Kiloliters to Oil Barrels
Convert Kiloliters (kL) to Oil Barrels (bbl) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
bbl = kL × 6.28981077
About Kiloliters
A kiloliter (kL) = 1,000 L = 1 m³. Preferred in water management over 'cubic metre'. Municipal water bills in Australia and South Africa are issued in kL; pool and tank volumes are described in kL. A standard bathtub ≈0.3 kL; Olympic swimming pool 2,500 kL; annual household water use 50-150 kL/person. 1 kL = 1,000 L = 1 m³.
About Oil Barrels
An oil barrel (bbl) = exactly 42 US gallons ≈ 158.99 L - established by the Pennsylvania oil industry in the 1860s and now the global petroleum standard. Global oil production, OPEC quotas, and crude spot prices are all quoted in barrels or Mb/d (millions of barrels per day); world consumption ~100 Mb/d in 2024. 'Bbl' derives from the 'blue barrel' mark on petroleum containers. 1 bbl = 42 US gal ≈ 159 L.
Quick Reference Table
| Kiloliters (kL) | Oil Barrels (bbl) |
|---|---|
| 1 kL | 6.28981 bbl |
| 2 kL | 12.5796 bbl |
| 5 kL | 31.4491 bbl |
| 10 kL | 62.8981 bbl |
| 25 kL | 157.245 bbl |
| 50 kL | 314.491 bbl |
| 100 kL | 628.981 bbl |