Barrel per Minute to Milliliter 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.
Milliliter per Minute (mL/min)
Definition
Milliliter per minute (mL/min) is a unit of volumetric flow rate representing the volume of fluid in milliliters passing through a given area per minute. It's used for precise, small-scale flow measurements.
History
The mL/min unit became essential with the development of precision medical equipment, analytical instruments, and microfluidics. It provided appropriate scaling for applications involving small volumes and precise flow control, particularly in medical and laboratory settings.
Current Use
mL/min is extensively used in medical devices (syringe pumps, dialysis machines), analytical chemistry, microfluidics, and precision dosing systems. It's standard for medical infusion pumps, chromatography systems, and laboratory analytical equipment requiring precise flow control.
Conversion Table
Barrel per Minute(bbl/min) | Milliliter per Minute(mL/min) |
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1 | 117,348 |
2 | 234,696 |
3 | 352,043 |
4 | 469,391 |
5 | 586,739 |
6 | 704,087 |
7 | 821,434 |
8 | 938,782 |
9 | 1.05613e+6 |
10 | 1.17348e+6 |
Conversion Examples
Convert 1 Barrel per Minute to Milliliter per Minute
- Conversion Factor: 1 bbl/min = 117,348 mL/min
- Conversion Formula: mL/min = bbl/min × 117,348
- Calculation: 1 bbl/min × 117,348 = 117,348 mL/min
Convert 10 Barrel per Minute to Milliliter per Minute
- Conversion Factor: 1 bbl/min = 117,348 mL/min
- Conversion Formula: mL/min = bbl/min × 117,348
- Calculation: 10 bbl/min × 117,348 = 1.17348e+6 mL/min
Convert 100 Barrel per Minute to Milliliter per Minute
- Conversion Factor: 1 bbl/min = 117,348 mL/min
- Conversion Formula: mL/min = bbl/min × 117,348
- Calculation: 100 bbl/min × 117,348 = 1.17348e+7 mL/min
Convert 1,000 Barrel per Minute to Milliliter per Minute
- Conversion Factor: 1 bbl/min = 117,348 mL/min
- Conversion Formula: mL/min = bbl/min × 117,348
- Calculation: 1,000 bbl/min × 117,348 = 1.17348e+8 mL/min