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Convert US Oil Barrel to Imperial Quart

Convert us oil barrels to imperial quarts instantly. 1 us oil barrel = 139.8892630177 imperial quart — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Imperial Quart to US Oil Barrel converter for the reverse conversion.

Written by Sunith Babu L, Ph.D., Lead Engineer Reviewed by Dr. Jaya Christiyan K G, Ph.D.
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Units explained

US Customary (Liquid)

US Oil Barrel

What is a us oil barrel?

The petroleum barrel is exactly 42 US gallons (158.987 L).

Origin of the us oil barrel

Set by the US petroleum industry in the 1860s and now a global oil-trade standard.

Where it is used

The standard unit for crude-oil pricing and production worldwide.

When and where it was developed

US oil industry, 1860s.

Imperial (UK)

Imperial Quart

What is a imperial quart?

An imperial quart is one quarter of an imperial gallon (1.13652 L).

Origin of the imperial quart

A subdivision of the 1824 imperial gallon.

Where it is used

Used in the UK and Commonwealth.

When and where it was developed

UK, 1824.

US Oil Barrel to Imperial Quart conversion formula

The relationship between us oil barrels and imperial quarts:

1 bbl (oil) = 139.8892630177 qt
1 qt = 0.0071485115 bbl (oil)

To convert us oil barrels to imperial quarts, multiply the value in us oil barrels by 139.8892630177. To reverse, multiply imperial quarts by 0.0071485115.

How to use this converter

Type a value into the calculator. The result in imperial quarts updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Imperial Quart to US Oil Barrel converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert us oil barrels to imperial quarts

  1. Write down the value in us oil barrels (bbl (oil)).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 139.8892630177.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in imperial quarts (qt).
  4. To reverse, multiply the imperial quart value by 0.0071485115.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 bbl (oil) to qt:
1 × 139.8892630177 = 139.8892630177 qt

Example 2 — Convert 100 bbl (oil) to qt:
100 × 139.8892630177 = 13988.926301767 qt

Real-world example — Fabric and tailoring

One us oil barrel of fabric converts to a value in imperial quarts commonly used for seam allowances. Garment patterns frequently switch between the two units on a single instruction sheet.

1 bbl (oil) × 139.8892630177 = 139.8892630177 qt

Real-world example — Body height conversion (reverse direction)

You measure 1.75 us oil barrels tall and need to fill in a gym membership form or medical record that asks for height in imperial quarts. This is the most-used everyday length conversion in metric-using countries.

1.75 bbl (oil) × 139.8892630177 = 244.8062102809 qt

Real-world example — Pet and accessory dimensions

A 3-us oil barrel dog leash equals a tidy round value in imperial quarts. Pet-supply shopping frequently mixes the two units across product specifications.

3 bbl (oil) × 139.8892630177 = 419.667789053 qt

US Oil Barrel to Imperial Quart conversion table

Standard reference values for converting us oil barrels to imperial quarts:

US Oil Barrel [bbl (oil)]Imperial Quart [qt]
0.011.3988926302
0.113.9889263018
1139.8892630177
2279.7785260353
3419.667789053
4559.5570520707
5699.4463150884
101398.8926301767
202797.7852603534
304196.6778905301
405595.5705207068
506994.4631508835
10013988.926301767
50069944.6315088351
1000139889.2630176701

Frequently asked questions

How many imperial quarts is 1 us oil barrel?
1 us oil barrel equals 139.8892630177 imperial quart.
How do I convert us oil barrels to imperial quarts?
Multiply the value in us oil barrels by 139.8892630177 to get imperial quarts.
How do I convert imperial quarts back to us oil barrels?
Multiply the value in imperial quarts by 0.0071485115, or use the Imperial Quart to US Oil Barrel converter.
How many imperial quarts is 100 us oil barrels?
100 us oil barrels equals 13988.926301767 imperial quarts, because 100 × 139.8892630177 = 13988.926301767.

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Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 bbl (oil) = 139.8892630177 qt) verified against the following authoritative sources:

Results are provided for general reference. Verify critical measurements against an authoritative standard.