Barrels to Metric Tons Calculator

Convert oil barrels to metric tons for petroleum, crude oil, and liquid commodities. Accurate density-based conversions for industry professionals.

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Convert volume (barrels) to mass (metric tons) using substance density. Essential for oil trading, shipping, and industrial applications.

Barrels to Metric Tons Converter

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Barrels to Metric Tons Calculator

Converting barrels to metric tons is essential in the oil and gas industry. Since barrels measure volume and metric tons measure mass, the conversion requires knowing the density of the substance being measured.

What is a Barrel?

A barrel (BBL) is a standard unit of volume in the petroleum industry. One oil barrel equals 42 US gallons or approximately 158.987 liters. The barrel has been the standard measurement unit for crude oil since the 19th century.

Key Facts:
• 1 Oil Barrel (BBL) = 42 US Gallons
• 1 Oil Barrel = 158.987 Liters
• 1 Oil Barrel = 0.158987 Cubic Meters

Conversion Formula

To convert barrels to metric tons, we use the density of the substance:

Barrels to Metric Tons Formula
Metric Tons = Volume (BBL) × 158.987 L/BBL × Density (kg/L) ÷ 1000
Volume = Number of barrels
Density = Substance density in kg/L
158.987 = Liters per barrel
1000 = Conversion factor (kg to metric tons)
Example:
Convert 100 barrels of crude oil to metric tons

Density of crude oil = 0.87 kg/L

Metric Tons = 100 × 158.987 × 0.87 ÷ 1000 = 13.83 metric tons

How to Use This Calculator

  1. Enter the volume in barrels (or select another unit)
  2. Select the substance from the dropdown menu
  3. Density will auto-fill based on your selection
  4. Choose your preferred output unit (metric tons, short tons, etc.)
  5. Click "Calculate" to get your result

Common Substance Densities

Different petroleum products have different densities. Here are the most common:

Substance Density (kg/L) API Gravity
Crude Oil 0.87 31.1°
Diesel 0.85 35.0°
Gasoline 0.74 59.5°
Kerosene 0.81 44.0°
Fuel Oil 0.92 22.3°
Water 1.00 10.0°
Ethanol 0.79 47.0°
Jet Fuel 0.80 45.0°

Barrels to Metric Tons Conversion Table

Here's a comprehensive reference table showing various conversions:

Barrels Substance Density (kg/L) Metric Tons
1 Crude Oil 0.87 0.138
10 Crude Oil 0.87 1.38
50 Crude Oil 0.87 6.92
100 Crude Oil 0.87 13.83
500 Crude Oil 0.87 69.16
1000 Crude Oil 0.87 138.32
100 Diesel 0.85 13.51
100 Gasoline 0.74 11.77
100 Kerosene 0.81 12.88
100 Fuel Oil 0.92 14.63
100 Water 1.00 15.90
200 Crude Oil 0.87 27.66
500 Diesel 0.85 67.57
1000 Gasoline 0.74 117.65
1000 Jet Fuel 0.80 127.19
2000 Crude Oil 0.87 276.65
5000 Crude Oil 0.87 691.62
10000 Crude Oil 0.87 1,383.23
100 Ethanol 0.79 12.56
100 Methanol 0.79 12.56
100 Lubricating Oil 0.88 13.99
Pro Tip:

Always verify the exact density of your specific substance, as densities can vary based on temperature, composition, and grade. This calculator uses standard industry values for reference.