Convert Barrel per Minute to Cubic Foot per Minute
Input the number of barrels per minute you want to convert to cubic feet per minute.
How to Convert Barrels per Minute to Cubic Feet per Minute
The barrel per minute and cubic foot per minute are both units of flow rate. 1 barrel per minute equals 5.6145923165 cubic feet per minute. This means to convert barrels per minute to cubic feet per minute, you multiply by 5.6145923165.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 bbl/min to cubic feet per minute:
We need to convert barrels per minute to cubic feet per minute
Since 1 bbl/min = 5.6145923165 CFM, multiply by 5.6145923165
5 × 5.6145923165 = 28.072961583
5 bbl/min = 28.072961583 CFM
Barrel per Minute to Cubic Foot per Minute Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common barrel per minute to cubic foot per minute conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Barrels per Minute (bbl/min) | Cubic Feet per Minute (CFM) |
|---|---|
| 1 bbl/min | 5.6145923165 CFM |
| 2 bbl/min | 11.229184633 CFM |
| 5 bbl/min | 28.072961583 CFM |
| 10 bbl/min | 56.145923165 CFM |
| 15 bbl/min | 84.218884748 CFM |
| 20 bbl/min | 112.29184633 CFM |
| 25 bbl/min | 140.36480791 CFM |
| 50 bbl/min | 280.72961583 CFM |
| 100 bbl/min | 561.45923165 CFM |
About These Units
Barrel per Minute (bbl/min)
Barrels per minute (bbl/min) measures high-flow oil operations like well stimulation and fracturing. Frac pumps: 10-100 bbl/min combined. One bbl/min equals 42 GPM, 159 L/min, or 60 bph.
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 minute to cubic feet per minute?
To convert barrels per minute to cubic feet per minute, multiply the value by 5.6145923165. For example, 10 bbl/min = 56.145923165 CFM.
How many cubic feet per minute are in 1 barrel per minute?
1 barrel per minute equals 5.6145923165 cubic feet per minute.
What is the formula for barrels per minute to cubic feet per minute?
The formula is: CFM = bbl/min × 5.6145923165.