What Is This Tool?
This converter allows you to translate flow rates from barrel (US)/second, a unit measuring large liquid volumes such as crude oil, into hundred-cubic foot/minute, a unit used for airflow and gas volume in ventilation and industrial environments.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow rate value in barrel (US)/second
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Select the target unit as hundred-cubic foot/minute
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Click convert to see the equivalent flow rate
Key Features
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Simple browser-based conversion between two specific volumetric flow units
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Supports units used in oil production and HVAC ventilation fields
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Provides clear definitions and usage contexts for each unit
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Includes example conversions for quick reference
Examples
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Convert 2 barrel (US)/second to hundred-cubic foot/minute: 2 × 3.36875 = 6.7375
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Convert 0.5 barrel (US)/second to hundred-cubic foot/minute: 0.5 × 3.36875 = 1.684375
Common Use Cases
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Reporting flow of oil production in barrels per second or converted to ventilation volume units
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Sizing and monitoring capacities of crude oil pipelines and pumps
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Specifying air flow rates for HVAC systems in large buildings
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Rating industrial blowers and duct systems in ventilation applications
Tips & Best Practices
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Remember these units apply to different fluids—liquid oil and gas or air
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Use this tool to facilitate communication between petroleum and ventilation industries
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Apply conversions with context awareness about fluid properties
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Check unit definitions carefully when interpreting results
Limitations
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Measures volumetric flow of different fluid types without accounting for density or compressibility
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Direct equivalence assumes volumetric comparison only, not fluid characteristics
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Conversion should be used cautiously where fluid properties may affect outcomes
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does barrel (US)/second represent?
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It is a volumetric flow rate indicating one US oil barrel passing a point every second; one US barrel equals exactly 42 US gallons or 0.158987294928 cubic metres.
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What is hundred-cubic foot/minute used for?
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This unit quantifies the volume of 100 cubic feet of fluid passing a point each minute, commonly applied to airflow in ventilation, HVAC, and industrial processes.
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Can I directly equate barrel (US)/second with hundred-cubic foot/minute?
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While this conversion expresses a volumetric comparison, these units measure different fluids, so direct equivalence ignores factors like density or compressibility.
Key Terminology
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Barrel (US)/second
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A volumetric flow rate equal to one US oil barrel passing a point per second; one US barrel equals exactly 42 US gallons or 0.158987294928 cubic metres.
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Hundred-cubic foot/minute
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A volumetric flow rate of 100 cubic feet of fluid passing a point per minute, commonly used in ventilation, HVAC, and industrial airflow measurements.
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Volumetric Flow Rate
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The volume of fluid that passes through a point per unit of time, used to measure flow in units like barrels per second or cubic feet per minute.