A US teaspoon is one third of a US tablespoon.
Teaspoons to Oil barrels Converter — tsp to bbl
Convert Teaspoon (tsp) to Oil barrel (bbl) using the exact conversion factor (1 teaspoon = 0.000031002 oil barrel). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, and common uses.
Teaspoons 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 4.92892159e-6 / 0.1589872949.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Teaspoons to Oil barrels
Teaspoon 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. Teaspoon is most often used for us recipe and cooking measurement for small quantities.
Formula
oil barrels = teaspoons × 0.000031001984127
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 teaspoon equals 0.00000492892159375 base units, and 1 oil barrel equals 0.158987294928 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct teaspoon-to-oil barrel factor of 0.000031001984127.
Simple example
1 tsp × 0.00003100198413 = 0.000031002 bbl
1 teaspoon = 0.000031002 oil barrels.
Real-world example
10 tsp × 0.00003100198413 = 0.0003100198 bbl
10 teaspoons = 0.0003100198 oil barrels.
Conversion table
| Teaspoon (tsp) | Oil barrel (bbl) |
|---|---|
| 1 tsp | 0.000031002 bbl |
| 5 tsp | 0.0001550099 bbl |
| 10 tsp | 0.0003100198 bbl |
| 25 tsp | 0.0007750496 bbl |
| 50 tsp | 0.0015500992 bbl |
| 100 tsp | 0.0031001984 bbl |
Reverse conversion: Oil barrel to Teaspoon
0.000031002 bbl × 32256 = 1.000000512 tsp
0.000031002 oil barrels = 1.000000512 teaspoons.
teaspoons = oil barrels × 32256
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Oil barrel to Teaspoon.
Understanding the Teaspoon
Teaspoon (tsp) measures volume. The US teaspoon is exactly 4.92892159375 milliliters — 1/3 of a US tablespoon and 1/48 of a US cup. It is classified as a US customary unit.
Where it's used: United States (cooking and recipe measurement)
Uses of the Teaspoon today
- US recipe and cooking measurement for small quantities
- Medication dosing instructions in the US
- Baking measurement alongside the tablespoon and cup
Understanding the Oil barrel (bbl)
An oil barrel is 42 US gallons.
Teaspoon — sources
- NIST Handbook 44, Appendix C — General tables of units including the US teaspoon definition.
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Frequently asked questions
How many oil barrels are in 1 teaspoon?
1 teaspoon equals 0.000031002 oil barrels, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert teaspoon to oil barrel?
Multiply the teaspoon value by 0.00003100198413. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert oil barrel back to teaspoon?
Use the reverse factor: 1 oil barrel equals 32,256 teaspoons. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a teaspoon?
Teaspoon (tsp) measures volume. The US teaspoon is exactly 4.92892159375 milliliters — 1/3 of a US tablespoon and 1/48 of a US cup. It is classified as a US customary unit.
What is a oil barrel?
Oil barrel (bbl) is a unit of volume.
Is the teaspoon to oil barrel conversion exact?
Yes. The US teaspoon is exactly 4.92892159375 milliliters — 1/3 of a US tablespoon and 1/48 of a US cup. That fixed definition is what the converter above uses, so any rounding you see is a display choice, not a limitation of the math.
Where is the teaspoon still used today?
United States (cooking and recipe measurement)