Barrel per Minute to Cubic Foot per Second Converter
Conversion Formula
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Formula
Unit Description
Barrel per Minute (bbl/min)
Definition
Barrel per minute (bbl/min) is a unit of volumetric flow rate representing the volume of fluid in barrels passing through a given area per minute. It's used for higher-rate petroleum industry applications and pipeline measurements.
History
The bbl/min unit developed for measuring higher flow rates in petroleum operations such as major pipelines, large-scale pumping operations, and refinery processes where barrel-per-day measurements would result in very large numbers requiring conversion for operational purposes.
Current Use
Bbl/min is used in petroleum pipeline operations, large-scale oil pumping systems, refinery process control, and major oil handling facilities. It's standard for pipeline flow measurements, large pump specifications, and high-capacity oil handling equipment in the petroleum industry.
Cubic Foot per Second (ft³/s)
Definition
Cubic foot per second (ft³/s) is a unit of volumetric flow rate representing the volume of fluid in cubic feet passing through a given area per second. It equals approximately 0.0283 cubic meters per second.
History
The ft³/s unit developed with American hydraulic engineering and water management systems. It became the standard unit for measuring river flows, water supply systems, and large-scale fluid handling in the United States, particularly for natural water systems and civil engineering projects.
Current Use
Ft³/s is extensively used in the United States for river flow measurements, water supply systems, flood control, and hydraulic engineering. It's standard for USGS stream gauging, water rights allocations, dam discharge measurements, and civil engineering hydraulic calculations.
Conversion Table
Barrel per Minute(bbl/min) | Cubic Foot per Second(ft³/s) |
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1 | 0.0690683 |
2 | 0.138137 |
3 | 0.207205 |
4 | 0.276273 |
5 | 0.345341 |
6 | 0.41441 |
7 | 0.483478 |
8 | 0.552546 |
9 | 0.621615 |
10 | 0.690683 |
Conversion Examples
Convert 1 Barrel per Minute to Cubic Foot per Second
- Conversion Factor: 1 bbl/min = 0.0690683 ft³/s
- Conversion Formula: ft³/s = bbl/min ÷ 14.4784
- Calculation: 1 bbl/min ÷ 14.4784 = 0.0690683 ft³/s
Convert 10 Barrel per Minute to Cubic Foot per Second
- Conversion Factor: 1 bbl/min = 0.0690683 ft³/s
- Conversion Formula: ft³/s = bbl/min ÷ 14.4784
- Calculation: 10 bbl/min ÷ 14.4784 = 0.690683 ft³/s
Convert 100 Barrel per Minute to Cubic Foot per Second
- Conversion Factor: 1 bbl/min = 0.0690683 ft³/s
- Conversion Formula: ft³/s = bbl/min ÷ 14.4784
- Calculation: 100 bbl/min ÷ 14.4784 = 6.90683 ft³/s
Convert 1,000 Barrel per Minute to Cubic Foot per Second
- Conversion Factor: 1 bbl/min = 0.0690683 ft³/s
- Conversion Formula: ft³/s = bbl/min ÷ 14.4784
- Calculation: 1,000 bbl/min ÷ 14.4784 = 69.0683 ft³/s