What Is This Tool?
This tool allows you to convert volumetric flow rates from barrel (US)/second, commonly used in the oil industry, into cubic foot/second [ft³/s], which is widely used in hydrology and engineering applications.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow rate value in barrel (US)/second
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Select the source unit as barrel (US)/second
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Choose the target unit as cubic foot/second [ft³/s]
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Click convert to get the equivalent flow rate
Key Features
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Converts US oil barrel flow rates to cubic foot/second easily
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Supports measurements used in oil production and hydrology
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Browser-based and simple to use without installation
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Provides exact conversion based on standard volume definitions
Examples
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2 barrel (US)/second converts to 11.2291666662 cubic foot/second
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0.5 barrel (US)/second converts to 2.80729166655 cubic foot/second
Common Use Cases
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Reporting production rates from oil wells and fields
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Sizing and monitoring crude oil pipelines and pump capacities
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Converting oil flow measurements to SI units for engineering design
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Reporting river and stream discharge in hydrology
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Designing pumps, pipes, and channels for irrigation and wastewater systems
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Sizing flows for hydraulic turbines and large HVAC systems
Tips & Best Practices
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Verify unit selections before converting to ensure accuracy
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Use this conversion for large liquid flow rates like crude oil
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Align conversion results with engineering or hydrology standards
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Be cautious when applying results to compressible or multiphase flows
Limitations
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Conversion uses standard volume definitions without temperature or pressure corrections
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May not accurately represent flows with compressible or multiphase fluids
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Precision depends on significant figures and exact volume definitions applied
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is one barrel (US)/second in cubic foot/second?
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One barrel (US)/second equals approximately 5.6145833331 cubic foot/second.
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Why convert barrel (US)/second to cubic foot/second?
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Converting helps translate oil production rates into units commonly used in engineering, hydrology, and fluid mechanics.
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Are temperature and pressure considered in conversion?
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No, the conversion assumes standard definitions without adjustments for temperature or pressure variations.
Key Terminology
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Barrel (US)/second
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A volumetric flow rate representing one US oil barrel (42 US gallons) passing a point each second, used mainly for crude oil and petroleum products.
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Cubic foot/second [ft³/s]
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An imperial unit of volumetric flow rate equal to one cubic foot of fluid passing a point per second, often used in engineering and hydrology.
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Volumetric flow rate
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The volume of fluid passing through a point per unit time, measured in units such as barrels per second or cubic feet per second.