What Is This Tool?
This tool converts flow rates from cubic foot per second to barrel (US) per hour, making it easier to work across disciplines such as hydrology and petroleum engineering by translating volumetric flow units between imperial/customary and petroleum industry standards.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow rate value in cubic foot per second
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Select cubic foot per second as the input unit and barrel (US) per hour as the output unit
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Click convert to get the equivalent flow rate expressed in barrels (US) per hour
Key Features
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Converts cubic foot per second to barrel (US) per hour accurately using established conversion rates
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Supports flow rate unit conversion essential for hydrology, water resource, and petroleum sectors
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Easy to use with a clear, browser-based interface for quick volumetric flow translation
Examples
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2 ft³/s = 1282.374768152 bbl (US)/h
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0.5 ft³/s = 320.593692038 bbl (US)/h
Common Use Cases
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Reporting river and stream discharge for flood forecasting
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Specifying pump and pipeline capacities for irrigation and wastewater systems
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Calculating well production rates and refinery throughput in petroleum engineering
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure flow is volumetric when applying this unit conversion
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Use for steady flow conditions under standard temperature and pressure
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Cross-check units to avoid confusion between volumetric and mass flow rates
Limitations
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Conversion assumes steady flow and standard temperature/pressure conditions
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Applicable only for volumetric flow, not mass or weight flow
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Units stem from different measurement systems and contexts, so verify relevance before use
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does a cubic foot per second measure?
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It measures volumetric flow rate, representing one cubic foot of fluid passing a given point every second.
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Why convert cubic foot per second to barrel (US) per hour?
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This helps translate water flow measurements into petroleum industry units for comparison, reporting, and operational purposes.
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Can I use this conversion for mass flow rates?
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No. This tool is intended solely for volumetric flow rates, not mass or weight flow.
Key Terminology
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Cubic foot per second [ft³/s]
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An imperial/US customary volumetric flow unit signifying one cubic foot of fluid passing per second.
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Barrel (US)/hour [bbl (US)/h]
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A volume-based flow unit indicating the number of U.S. oil barrels passing a point per hour, used mainly in petroleum engineering.
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Volumetric Flow Rate
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The quantity of fluid volume passing a point per unit time.