Kiloliter is 1000 liter units.
Kiloliters to Oil barrels Converter — kL to bbl
Convert Kiloliter (kL) to Oil barrel (bbl) using the exact conversion factor (1 kiloliter = 6.28981077 oil barrel). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Kiloliters to Oil barrels converter
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Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
An oil barrel is 42 US gallons.
Result = input x 1 / 0.1589872949.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Kiloliters to Oil barrels
Kiloliter and Oil barrel appear side by side at fuel pumps and on beverage labels, since the US measures liquids in gallons while most of the world uses liters. Specifically: Kiloliter is 1000 liter units, and an oil barrel is 42 US gallons.
Formula
oil barrels = kiloliters × 6.28981077043
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 kiloliter equals 1 base unit, and 1 oil barrel equals 0.158987294928 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct kiloliter-to-oil barrel factor of 6.28981077043.
Simple example
1 kL × 6.28981077 = 6.28981077 bbl
1 kiloliter = 6.28981077 oil barrels.
Real-world example
10 kL × 6.28981077 = 62.8981077 bbl
10 kiloliters = 62.8981077 oil barrels.
Conversion table
| Kiloliter (kL) | Oil barrel (bbl) |
|---|---|
| 1 kL | 6.28981077 bbl |
| 5 kL | 31.44905385 bbl |
| 10 kL | 62.8981077 bbl |
| 25 kL | 157.2452693 bbl |
| 50 kL | 314.4905385 bbl |
| 100 kL | 628.981077 bbl |
Reverse conversion: Oil barrel to Kiloliter
6.28981077 bbl × 0.1589872949 = 0.9999999999 kL
6.28981077 oil barrels = 0.9999999999 kiloliters.
kiloliters = oil barrels × 0.158987294928
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Oil barrel to Kiloliter.
Understanding the Kiloliter (kL)
Kiloliter is 1000 liter units.
Understanding the Oil barrel (bbl)
An oil barrel is 42 US gallons.
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Frequently asked questions
How many oil barrels are in 1 kiloliter?
1 kiloliter equals 6.28981077 oil barrels, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert kiloliter to oil barrel?
Multiply the kiloliter value by 6.28981077. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert oil barrel back to kiloliter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 oil barrel equals 0.1589872949 kiloliters. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a kiloliter?
Kiloliter (kL) is a unit of volume.
What is a oil barrel?
Oil barrel (bbl) is a unit of volume.
Is the kiloliter to oil barrel conversion exact?
Yes. Both kiloliter and oil barrel are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 6.28981077 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.