Barrel per Minute to Gallon per Second 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 Second (gal/s)
Definition
Gallon per second (gal/s) is a unit of volumetric flow rate representing the volume of fluid in gallons passing through a given area per second. It's used for high-flow applications in American systems.
History
The gal/s unit developed for high-capacity water and fluid handling systems in the United States. It became useful for large pumping systems, fire protection, and industrial applications where gallon-per-minute measurements would result in very large numbers.
Current Use
Gal/s is used in large-scale water systems, fire protection, high-capacity pumps, and industrial fluid handling in the United States. It's standard for large pump specifications, fire suppression systems, and major water distribution system measurements.
Conversion Table
Barrel per Minute(bbl/min) | Gallon per Second(gal/s) |
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1 | 0.516667 |
2 | 1.03333 |
3 | 1.55 |
4 | 2.06667 |
5 | 2.58333 |
6 | 3.1 |
7 | 3.61667 |
8 | 4.13333 |
9 | 4.65 |
10 | 5.16667 |
Conversion Examples
Convert 1 Barrel per Minute to Gallon per Second
- Conversion Factor: 1 bbl/min = 0.516667 gal/s
- Conversion Formula: gal/s = bbl/min ÷ 1.93548
- Calculation: 1 bbl/min ÷ 1.93548 = 0.516667 gal/s
Convert 10 Barrel per Minute to Gallon per Second
- Conversion Factor: 1 bbl/min = 0.516667 gal/s
- Conversion Formula: gal/s = bbl/min ÷ 1.93548
- Calculation: 10 bbl/min ÷ 1.93548 = 5.16667 gal/s
Convert 100 Barrel per Minute to Gallon per Second
- Conversion Factor: 1 bbl/min = 0.516667 gal/s
- Conversion Formula: gal/s = bbl/min ÷ 1.93548
- Calculation: 100 bbl/min ÷ 1.93548 = 51.6667 gal/s
Convert 1,000 Barrel per Minute to Gallon per Second
- Conversion Factor: 1 bbl/min = 0.516667 gal/s
- Conversion Formula: gal/s = bbl/min ÷ 1.93548
- Calculation: 1,000 bbl/min ÷ 1.93548 = 516.667 gal/s