Barrel to imperial gallon converter (bbl to impgal)

Conversion Formula

1 bbl = 34.972 impgal

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 Barrel = 0.158987 cubic meters
   1 Imperial Gallon = 0.004546 cubic meters
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 bbl = (0.158987 m³) / (0.004546 m³/impgal) = 34.972 impgal
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in bbl by 34.972 to get the equivalent in impgal

Example Conversion

Convert 5 bbl to impgal:

5 bbl × 34.972 = 174.862 impgal