Barrel per Minute to Gallon per Minute Converter
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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.
Gallon per Minute (gal/min)
Definition
Gallon per minute (gal/min or GPM) is a unit of volumetric flow rate representing the volume of fluid in gallons passing through a given area per minute. It's one of the most common flow rate units in American water and fluid systems.
History
The GPM unit became standard in American plumbing, water systems, and fluid handling applications. It provided convenient numerical values for residential and commercial water systems, becoming the primary unit for pump ratings, plumbing design, and water system specifications in the United States.
Current Use
GPM is extensively used in American plumbing, water supply systems, pumps, and fluid handling equipment. It's standard for water pump ratings, plumbing fixture flow rates, irrigation systems, and residential/commercial water system design and specifications.
Conversion Table
Barrel per Minute(bbl/min) | Gallon per Minute(gal/min) |
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1 | 31 |
2 | 62 |
3 | 93 |
4 | 124 |
5 | 155 |
6 | 186 |
7 | 217 |
8 | 248 |
9 | 279 |
10 | 310 |
Conversion Examples
Convert 1 Barrel per Minute to Gallon per Minute
- Conversion Factor: 1 bbl/min = 31 gal/min
- Conversion Formula: gal/min = bbl/min × 31
- Calculation: 1 bbl/min × 31 = 31 gal/min
Convert 10 Barrel per Minute to Gallon per Minute
- Conversion Factor: 1 bbl/min = 31 gal/min
- Conversion Formula: gal/min = bbl/min × 31
- Calculation: 10 bbl/min × 31 = 310 gal/min
Convert 100 Barrel per Minute to Gallon per Minute
- Conversion Factor: 1 bbl/min = 31 gal/min
- Conversion Formula: gal/min = bbl/min × 31
- Calculation: 100 bbl/min × 31 = 3,100 gal/min
Convert 1,000 Barrel per Minute to Gallon per Minute
- Conversion Factor: 1 bbl/min = 31 gal/min
- Conversion Formula: gal/min = bbl/min × 31
- Calculation: 1,000 bbl/min × 31 = 31,000 gal/min