What Is This Tool?
This online unit converter transforms flow measurements from gallon (UK) per second to barrel (US) per day, supporting users who need to translate imperial flow rates into standard petroleum industry units.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow value in gallon (UK)/second to be converted
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Choose barrel (US)/day as the target unit for conversion
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Click the convert button to obtain the equivalent flow rate
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Review the output to apply in your relevant calculations or reporting
Key Features
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Converts volumetric flow rates between gallon (UK)/second and barrel (US)/day units
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Supports applications in water supply, firefighting, and petroleum industries
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Browser-based tool requiring no installation
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Provides easy-to-follow conversion examples
Examples
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2 gallon (UK)/second converts to approximately 4941.05 barrel (US)/day
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0.5 gallon (UK)/second converts to approximately 1235.26 barrel (US)/day
Common Use Cases
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Specifying pump or meter capacities in systems using imperial units
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Reporting transient flow in water supply and firefighting systems
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Quantifying crude oil production rates for wells and fields in barrels per day
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Measuring pipeline and tanker throughput in oil transport logistics
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Expressing refinery input/output rates to support energy market analysis
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure consistent use of imperial versus US units to avoid confusion
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Apply the conversion primarily for steady flow and consistent fluid properties
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Double-check measurements to reduce impact of instrument rounding or precision limits
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Use the tool to facilitate communication between water industry and petroleum sector reporting
Limitations
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Conversion assumes steady flow and uniform fluid characteristics
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Mixing imperial gallons with US gallons without proper conversion may lead to errors
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Practical accuracy may be limited by rounding or measurement instrument precision
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a gallon (UK) per second?
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It is a volumetric flow rate representing one imperial (UK) gallon of fluid passing a point each second where one imperial gallon equals 4.54609 litres.
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What does barrel (US) per day measure?
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Barrel (US) per day quantifies the number of US oil barrels flowing past a point in a day, with one barrel equal to 42 US gallons.
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Why convert gallon (UK)/second to barrel (US)/day?
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Conversion enables clear communication and comparison of flow rates between imperial unit-based water systems and petroleum industry standards.
Key Terminology
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Gallon (UK)/second
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A volumetric flow rate based on one imperial gallon passing a point every second; one imperial gallon equals 4.54609 litres.
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Barrel (US)/day [bbl (US)/d]
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A volumetric flow rate equal to the number of US oil barrels (42 US gallons each) flowing per day, commonly used in petroleum industry reporting.