Convert Barrel per Day to Cubic Foot per Minute
Enter the number of barrels per day that you want to convert to cubic feet per minute.
How to Convert Barrels per Day to Cubic Feet per Minute
The barrel per day and cubic foot per minute are both units of flow rate. 1 cubic foot per minute equals 256.47481428 barrels per day. This means to convert barrels per day to cubic feet per minute, you divide by 256.47481428.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 bbl/day to cubic feet per minute:
We need to convert barrels per day to cubic feet per minute
Since 1 CFM = 256.47481428 bbl/day, divide by 256.47481428
5 ÷ 256.47481428 = 0.0194950916
5 bbl/day = 0.0194950916 CFM
Barrel per Day to Cubic Foot per Minute Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common barrel per day to cubic foot per minute conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Barrels per Day (bbl/day) | Cubic Feet per Minute (CFM) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 bbl/day | 0.0003899018 CFM |
| 0.5 bbl/day | 0.0019495092 CFM |
| 1 bbl/day | 0.0038990183 CFM |
| 2 bbl/day | 0.0077980366 CFM |
| 5 bbl/day | 0.0194950916 CFM |
| 10 bbl/day | 0.0389901832 CFM |
| 25 bbl/day | 0.097475458 CFM |
| 50 bbl/day | 0.1949509161 CFM |
| 100 bbl/day | 0.3899018322 CFM |
About These Units
Barrel per Day (bbl/day)
Barrels per day (bpd or bbl/d) is the standard oil industry production unit. US oil barrel = 42 gallons = 159 liters. Saudi Arabia produces ~10 million bpd. Single well: 10-10,000 bpd. Global oil consumption: ~100 million bpd.
Cubic Foot per Minute (CFM)
Cubic feet per minute (CFM) is the US standard for HVAC and ventilation. Bathroom exhaust: 50-100 CFM. Range hood: 200-600 CFM. Central AC: 400 CFM per ton. HVAC rule: 1 CFM per sq ft. One CFM equals 28.3 L/min or 0.472 L/s.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert barrels per day to cubic feet per minute?
To convert barrels per day to cubic feet per minute, divide the value by 256.47481428. For example, 10 bbl/day = 0.0389901832 CFM.
How many cubic feet per minute are in 1 barrel per day?
1 barrel per day equals 0.0038990183 cubic feet per minute.
What is the formula for barrels per day to cubic feet per minute?
The formula is: CFM = bbl/day ÷ 256.47481428.