Barrels to Bushels Converter

1 barrel (bbl) equals 4.51167678872 bushels (bu).

Quick answer

  • 1 barrel = 4.511676789 bushels
  • 1 bushel = 0.2216470831 barrels
  • Formula: bu = bbl × 4.51167678872

1 barrel = 4.511676789 bushels

How to convert barrels to bushels

bu = bbl × 4.51167678872

To convert barrels to bushels, multiply the number of barrels by 4.51167678872.

Example: 10 bbl to bu

  1. Start with the value in barrels: 10 bbl.
  2. Multiply by 4.51167678872: 10 × 4.51167678872 = 45.11676789.
  3. Result: 10 barrels = 45.11676789 bushels.

Going the other way, 1 bushel = 0.221647083076 barrels, so to convert bushels back to barrels you divide by the same number. See bushels to barrels.

Barrels to bushels conversion table

Barrels (bbl)Bushels (bu)
0.5 bbl 2.255838394 bu
1 bbl 4.511676789 bu
2 bbl 9.023353577 bu
3 bbl 13.53503037 bu
4 bbl 18.04670715 bu
5 bbl 22.55838394 bu
6 bbl 27.07006073 bu
7 bbl 31.58173752 bu
8 bbl 36.09341431 bu
9 bbl 40.6050911 bu
10 bbl 45.11676789 bu
11 bbl 49.62844468 bu
12 bbl 54.14012146 bu
13 bbl 58.65179825 bu
14 bbl 63.16347504 bu
15 bbl 67.67515183 bu
16 bbl 72.18682862 bu
17 bbl 76.69850541 bu
18 bbl 81.2101822 bu
19 bbl 85.72185899 bu
20 bbl 90.23353577 bu
25 bbl 112.7919197 bu
30 bbl 135.3503037 bu
40 bbl 180.4670715 bu
50 bbl 225.5838394 bu
75 bbl 338.3757592 bu
100 bbl 451.1676789 bu
250 bbl 1,127.919197 bu
500 bbl 2,255.838394 bu
1,000 bbl 4,511.676789 bu

What is a barrel?

The barrel used in the oil industry is exactly 42 US gallons, about 159 liters.

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What is a bushel?

The US bushel is a dry volume of 2,150.42 cubic inches, about 35.2 liters.

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Frequently asked questions

How many bushels are in a barrel?

One barrel is 4.511676789 bushels.

How many barrels are in a bushel?

One bushel is 0.2216470831 barrels.

What is the formula to convert barrels to bushels?

bu = bbl × 4.51167678872.