Convert Barrel per Hour to Liter per Second
Type the number of barrels per hour that you wish to convert to liters per second.
How to Convert Barrels per Hour to Liters per Second
The barrel per hour and liter per second are both units of flow rate. 1 liter per second equals 22.64333799 barrels per hour. This means to convert barrels per hour to liters per second, you divide by 22.64333799.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 bbl/h to liters per second:
We need to convert barrels per hour to liters per second
Since 1 L/s = 22.64333799 bbl/h, divide by 22.64333799
5 ÷ 22.64333799 = 0.2208155
5 bbl/h = 0.2208155 L/s
Barrel per Hour to Liter per Second Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common barrel per hour to liter per second conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Barrels per Hour (bbl/h) | Liters per Second (L/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 bbl/h | 0.0441631 L/s |
| 2 bbl/h | 0.0883262 L/s |
| 5 bbl/h | 0.2208155 L/s |
| 10 bbl/h | 0.441631 L/s |
| 15 bbl/h | 0.6624465 L/s |
| 20 bbl/h | 0.883262 L/s |
| 25 bbl/h | 1.1040775 L/s |
| 50 bbl/h | 2.208155 L/s |
| 100 bbl/h | 4.41631 L/s |
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.
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 hour to liters per second?
To convert barrels per hour to liters per second, divide the value by 22.64333799. For example, 10 bbl/h = 0.441631 L/s.
How many liters per second are in 1 barrel per hour?
1 barrel per hour equals 0.0441631 liters per second.
What is the formula for barrels per hour to liters per second?
The formula is: L/s = bbl/h ÷ 22.64333799.