Convert Oil Barrels to Kiloliters
Convert Oil Barrels (bbl) to Kiloliters (kL) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
kL = bbl × 0.1589872949
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.
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.
Quick Reference Table
| Oil Barrels (bbl) | Kiloliters (kL) |
|---|---|
| 1 bbl | 0.158987 kL |
| 2 bbl | 0.317975 kL |
| 5 bbl | 0.794936 kL |
| 10 bbl | 1.58987 kL |
| 25 bbl | 3.97468 kL |
| 50 bbl | 7.94936 kL |
| 100 bbl | 15.8987 kL |