Convert Barrel per Day to Liter per Second
Type the number of barrels per day that you wish to convert to liters per second.
How to Convert Barrels per Day to Liters per Second
The barrel per day and liter per second are both units of flow rate. 1 liter per second equals 543.43986566 barrels per day. This means to convert barrels per day to liters per second, you divide by 543.43986566.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 bbl/day to liters per second:
We need to convert barrels per day to liters per second
Since 1 L/s = 543.43986566 bbl/day, divide by 543.43986566
5 ÷ 543.43986566 = 0.00920065
5 bbl/day = 0.00920065 L/s
Barrel per Day to Liter per Second Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common barrel per day to liter per second conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Barrels per Day (bbl/day) | Liters per Second (L/s) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 bbl/day | 0.000184013 L/s |
| 0.5 bbl/day | 0.000920065 L/s |
| 1 bbl/day | 0.00184013 L/s |
| 2 bbl/day | 0.00368026 L/s |
| 5 bbl/day | 0.00920065 L/s |
| 10 bbl/day | 0.0184013 L/s |
| 25 bbl/day | 0.04600325 L/s |
| 50 bbl/day | 0.0920065 L/s |
| 100 bbl/day | 0.184013 L/s |
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.
Liter per Second (L/s)
Liters per second (L/s) is common for water pumps, fire hoses (15-30 L/s), and plumbing flow rates. One L/s equals 15.85 US GPM or 60 L/min. Fire hydrant minimum flow: 32 L/s. Swimming pool circulation: 5-15 L/s depending on size.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert barrels per day to liters per second?
To convert barrels per day to liters per second, divide the value by 543.43986566. For example, 10 bbl/day = 0.0184013 L/s.
How many liters per second are in 1 barrel per day?
1 barrel per day equals 0.00184013 liters per second.
What is the formula for barrels per day to liters per second?
The formula is: L/s = bbl/day ÷ 543.43986566.