What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms volumetric flow rates from barrel (US) per minute, commonly used in the oil and gas sector, into hundred-cubic foot per hour units, which are often applied to gas flow measurement. The tool facilitates cross-sector analysis and equipment specification by converting between these two flow measurement units.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in barrel (US)/minute that you want to convert.
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Select the unit 'barrel (US)/minute' as the input unit.
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Choose 'hundred-cubic foot/hour' as the output unit.
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Click convert to see the equivalent flow rate in hundred-cubic foot per hour.
Key Features
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Converts barrel (US)/minute to hundred-cubic foot/hour accurately using precise conversion factors.
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Browser-based and easy to use for quick flow rate translations.
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Supports applications in oilfield production, gas utility measurement, and industrial ventilation monitoring.
Examples
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2 barrel (US)/minute equals 6.7375 hundred-cubic foot/hour.
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5 barrel (US)/minute equals 16.84375 hundred-cubic foot/hour.
Common Use Cases
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Reporting well production and gathering-line flow rates in oil and gas operations.
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Measurement and reporting of natural gas consumption for utility companies.
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Sizing and monitoring low-rate gas supplies for burners, pilot lines, or process equipment.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure consistent temperature and pressure conditions when comparing liquid and gas volumes.
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Use this conversion tool primarily for low to moderate gas flow rates.
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Apply unit conversions to assist with cross-industry equipment specification and reporting.
Limitations
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Does not account for fluid compressibility differences between liquids and gases.
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Best suited for low to moderate gas flow rates rather than large-scale liquid transfers.
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Assumes ideal volumetric flow equivalence without adjustments for operational conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does barrel (US)/minute measure?
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Barrel (US)/minute quantifies the volumetric flow rate of liquid petroleum, representing one US petroleum barrel passing per minute.
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When should I use hundred-cubic foot/hour units?
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Hundred-cubic foot/hour units are commonly used for measuring low-to-moderate gas or air flow rates in utility, industrial, and small commercial applications.
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Can this conversion be used for gas flow rates directly?
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This conversion translates liquid flow units into gas flow units for comparative purposes but does not adjust for fluid type differences or compressibility.
Key Terminology
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Barrel (US)/minute
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A volumetric flow rate equal to one US petroleum barrel (42 US gallons) passing each minute, primarily used for liquid flow in oil and gas.
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Hundred-cubic foot/hour
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A flow rate representing 100 cubic feet of gas or air passing a point every hour, suitable for low-to-moderate gas flow measurements.