Unit Converter

Convert between petroleum engineering units — from the ribbon, in formulas, or online.

Three Ways to Convert

Use whichever method fits your workflow.

Ribbon Dropdowns

Quick visual conversions

  • Select Category from the dropdown
  • Choose From and To units
  • Result updates instantly in the ribbon

Excel Function

=UnitConverter(Value, From, To)

  • Use directly in cell formulas
  • Supports unit expressions (bbl*psi/day)
  • Supports scaled units (640 acre)

Online Converter

Convert from any device

  • Browse all unit categories
  • Interactive From/To selection
  • Copy results and Excel formula syntax

In Excel: Ribbon Unit Conversion

The Unit Conversion group in the Petroleum Office ribbon provides dropdown controls for quick, visual conversions.

Unit Conversion ribbon group
Screenshot: Ribbon Unit Conversion group with Category, From, To dropdowns

Category, From, and To dropdowns in the ribbon

UnitConverter function in a cell
Screenshot: Cell with =UnitConverter(100, "psi", "bar") formula and result

=UnitConverter(100, "psi", "bar") in a cell formula

Unit Types

Three kinds of units work with the UnitConverter() function.

Registered Units

2500+ built-in units across 25 categories: pressure, temperature, length, area, volume, flow rates, density, viscosity, permeability, and more.

Scaled Units

Combine a number with a unit: "640 acre", "1000 ft". Useful for area and volume calculations.

Unit Expressions

Build custom units: "bbl*psi/day", "ft^3/min". Combine any registered units with * and ^.

Online Converter

Browse all unit categories and convert from any device.

Unit Categories

Browse all categories

  • All unit categories in one place
  • Pressure, temperature, length, volume, and more
  • Click any category to start converting

Interactive Converter

Convert and copy

  • Select From and To units with dropdowns
  • See result instantly as you type
  • Copy the Excel formula syntax
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