Volume of cuttings generated per foot of hole drilled

Input(s)

$\mathrm{D}_{\mathrm{h}}$: Hole Size (in.)

Ø: Porosity (fraction)

Output(s)

$\mathrm{V}_{\mathrm{c}}$: Volume of Cuttings (bbl/ft)

Formula(s)

$$ \mathrm{V}_{\mathrm{c}}=\frac{\mathrm{D}_{\mathrm{h}}^{2} *(1-\varnothing)}{1029.4} $$

Reference(s)

Formulas and Calculations for Drilling, Production and Workover (2nd Edition), Page: 18.