Convert Barrel per Minute to Cubic Foot per Second
Type the number of barrels per minute that you wish to convert to cubic feet per second.
How to Convert Barrels per Minute to Cubic Feet per Second
The barrel per minute and cubic foot per second are both units of flow rate. 1 cubic foot per second equals 10.686431755 barrels per minute. This means to convert barrels per minute to cubic feet per second, you divide by 10.686431755.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 bbl/min to cubic feet per second:
We need to convert barrels per minute to cubic feet per second
Since 1 CFS = 10.686431755 bbl/min, divide by 10.686431755
5 ÷ 10.686431755 = 0.4678830235
5 bbl/min = 0.4678830235 CFS
Barrel per Minute to Cubic Foot per Second Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common barrel per minute to cubic foot per second conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Barrels per Minute (bbl/min) | Cubic Feet per Second (CFS) |
|---|---|
| 1 bbl/min | 0.0935766047 CFS |
| 2 bbl/min | 0.1871532094 CFS |
| 5 bbl/min | 0.4678830235 CFS |
| 10 bbl/min | 0.935766047 CFS |
| 15 bbl/min | 1.4036490705 CFS |
| 20 bbl/min | 1.871532094 CFS |
| 25 bbl/min | 2.3394151175 CFS |
| 50 bbl/min | 4.6788302351 CFS |
| 100 bbl/min | 9.3576604701 CFS |
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 Second (CFS)
Cubic feet per second (CFS or cusec) measures river flow, large pumps, and hydraulic systems. Colorado River: 15,000 CFS average. One CFS equals 448.8 GPM, 28.3 L/s, or 7.48 gallons per second. USGS river gauges report in CFS.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert barrels per minute to cubic feet per second?
To convert barrels per minute to cubic feet per second, divide the value by 10.686431755. For example, 10 bbl/min = 0.935766047 CFS.
How many cubic feet per second are in 1 barrel per minute?
1 barrel per minute equals 0.0935766047 cubic feet per second.
What is the formula for barrels per minute to cubic feet per second?
The formula is: CFS = bbl/min ÷ 10.686431755.