Convert Barrel per Minute to Liter per Second
Input the number of barrels per minute you want to convert to liters per second.
How to Convert Barrels per Minute to Liters per Second
The barrel per minute and liter per second are both units of flow rate. 1 barrel per minute equals 2.64979 liters per second. This means to convert barrels per minute to liters per second, you multiply by 2.64979.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 bbl/min to liters per second:
We need to convert barrels per minute to liters per second
Since 1 bbl/min = 2.64979 L/s, multiply by 2.64979
5 × 2.64979 = 13.24895
5 bbl/min = 13.24895 L/s
Barrel per Minute to Liter per Second Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common barrel per minute to liter per second conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Barrels per Minute (bbl/min) | Liters per Second (L/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 bbl/min | 2.64979 L/s |
| 2 bbl/min | 5.29958 L/s |
| 5 bbl/min | 13.24895 L/s |
| 10 bbl/min | 26.4979 L/s |
| 15 bbl/min | 39.74685 L/s |
| 20 bbl/min | 52.9958 L/s |
| 25 bbl/min | 66.24475 L/s |
| 50 bbl/min | 132.4895 L/s |
| 100 bbl/min | 264.979 L/s |
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.
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 minute to liters per second?
To convert barrels per minute to liters per second, multiply the value by 2.64979. For example, 10 bbl/min = 26.4979 L/s.
How many liters per second are in 1 barrel per minute?
1 barrel per minute equals 2.64979 liters per second.
What is the formula for barrels per minute to liters per second?
The formula is: L/s = bbl/min × 2.64979.