Convert Barrel per Hour to Cubic Foot per Minute

Enter the number of barrels per hour that you want to convert to cubic feet per minute.

1 bbl/h (barrels per hour) = 0.0935763973 CFM (cubic feet per minute)

How to Convert Barrels per Hour to Cubic Feet per Minute

The barrel per hour and cubic foot per minute are both units of flow rate. 1 cubic foot per minute equals 10.686455435 barrels per hour. This means to convert barrels per hour to cubic feet per minute, you divide by 10.686455435.

Formula

cubic feet per minute = barrels per hour ÷ 10.686455435

Step-by-Step Example

Convert 5 bbl/h to cubic feet per minute:

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Convert 5 bbl/h to cubic feet per minute

We need to convert barrels per hour to cubic feet per minute

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Apply the formula

Since 1 CFM = 10.686455435 bbl/h, divide by 10.686455435

5 ÷ 10.686455435 = 0.4678819867

Answer

5 bbl/h = 0.4678819867 CFM

Barrel per Hour to Cubic Foot per Minute Conversion Table

Quick reference table for common barrel per hour to cubic foot per minute conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.

Barrels per Hour (bbl/h) Cubic Feet per Minute (CFM)
1 bbl/h 0.0935763973 CFM
2 bbl/h 0.1871527947 CFM
5 bbl/h 0.4678819867 CFM
10 bbl/h 0.9357639735 CFM
15 bbl/h 1.4036459602 CFM
20 bbl/h 1.871527947 CFM
25 bbl/h 2.3394099337 CFM
50 bbl/h 4.6788198675 CFM
100 bbl/h 9.357639735 CFM

About These Units

Barrel per Hour (bbl/h)

Barrels per hour (bbl/h) measures refinery throughput and pipeline flow. Large refinery: 10,000-25,000 bbl/h capacity. Pipeline flow: 1,000-5,000 bbl/h typical. One bbl/h equals 24 bpd or 6.62 L/min.

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 hour to cubic feet per minute?

To convert barrels per hour to cubic feet per minute, divide the value by 10.686455435. For example, 10 bbl/h = 0.9357639735 CFM.

How many cubic feet per minute are in 1 barrel per hour?

1 barrel per hour equals 0.0935763973 cubic feet per minute.

What is the formula for barrels per hour to cubic feet per minute?

The formula is: CFM = bbl/h ÷ 10.686455435.