Barrels to Bushels Converter

How to Convert Barrels to Bushels

The conversion from barrels (bbl) to bushels (bu) is based on the standard US oil barrel and US bushels.

For more information about barrels as a unit of measurement, visit our barrels page.

Formula

Bushels = Barrels × 4.5

or

bu = bbl × 4.5

Step-by-step process

1. Take the measurement in barrels
2. Multiply that number by 4.5
3. The result is the equivalent volume in bushels.

Examples

• 1 bbl = 1 × 4.5 = 4.5 bu