Convert Oil Barrels to Megaliters
Convert Oil Barrels (bbl) to Megaliters (ML) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
ML = bbl × 0.0001589872949
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 Megaliters
A megaliter (ML) = 10⁶ L = 1,000 m³. Australian and New Zealand water utilities report consumption and storage in ML; dam storage levels are broadcast in ML on national weather services. An Olympic swimming pool holds 2.5 ML. Sydney's total drinking water storage >2.6 million ML. 1 ML = 10⁶ L = 1,000 m³.
Quick Reference Table
| Oil Barrels (bbl) | Megaliters (ML) |
|---|---|
| 1 bbl | 0.000158987 ML |
| 2 bbl | 0.000317975 ML |
| 5 bbl | 0.000794936 ML |
| 10 bbl | 0.00158987 ML |
| 25 bbl | 0.00397468 ML |
| 50 bbl | 0.00794936 ML |
| 100 bbl | 0.0158987 ML |