The centilitre per second (cL/s) may seem like an unusual unit of flow rate measurement, but it’s particularly significant in the realms of beverage production and culinary arts. If you’ve ever marveled at the precision of an espresso machine or the perfect pour of a bartender, you’re witnessing the magic of flow rates. An espresso machine, for instance, often uses precise flow rates to deliver a perfect, rich shot, often flowing at around 6-8 cL/s.
Interestingly, flow rates were critical even in Roman times for aqueduct design and water distribution. The precision continues today in modern science and industry. Even in simple household devices like kitchen faucets, understanding flow rates helps manage water usage efficiently and sustainably. Such a tiny unit, yet it embodies the harmony of precision and resource management across countless domains.
The cubic inch per minute (in³/min) may seem like a mundane unit, but it holds importance in various engineering and mechanical applications. This unit measures volumetric flow rate, essentially how much space a fluid occupies as it moves through a system over time. Notably, it’s often used in hydraulic systems to determine the flow of liquids like oil, which is crucial for ensuring machinery operates smoothly and efficiently.
Historically, the cubic inch was a fundamental unit in U.S. manufacturing, particularly in the automotive industry. Engines were once commonly described by their displacement in cubic inches, influencing a cultural appreciation for engine size. These volumetric measurements have paved the way for engineers to design more efficient fluid systems, influencing technologies from simple pump systems to complex aerospace engineering.
Centilitres per second | Cubic inches per minute |
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0
cl/s
|
0
in³/min
|
10
cl/s
|
366.14415
in³/min
|
20
cl/s
|
732.2883
in³/min
|
30
cl/s
|
1098.43246
in³/min
|
40
cl/s
|
1464.57661
in³/min
|
50
cl/s
|
1830.72076
in³/min
|
60
cl/s
|
2196.86491
in³/min
|
70
cl/s
|
2563.00907
in³/min
|
80
cl/s
|
2929.15322
in³/min
|
90
cl/s
|
3295.29737
in³/min
|
100
cl/s
|
3661.44152
in³/min
|
110
cl/s
|
4027.58567
in³/min
|
120
cl/s
|
4393.72983
in³/min
|
130
cl/s
|
4759.87398
in³/min
|
140
cl/s
|
5126.01813
in³/min
|
150
cl/s
|
5492.16228
in³/min
|
160
cl/s
|
5858.30644
in³/min
|
170
cl/s
|
6224.45059
in³/min
|
180
cl/s
|
6590.59474
in³/min
|
190
cl/s
|
6956.73889
in³/min
|
200
cl/s
|
7322.88304
in³/min
|
210
cl/s
|
7689.0272
in³/min
|
220
cl/s
|
8055.17135
in³/min
|
230
cl/s
|
8421.3155
in³/min
|
240
cl/s
|
8787.45965
in³/min
|
250
cl/s
|
9153.60381
in³/min
|
260
cl/s
|
9519.74796
in³/min
|
270
cl/s
|
9885.89211
in³/min
|
280
cl/s
|
10252.03626
in³/min
|
290
cl/s
|
10618.18042
in³/min
|
300
cl/s
|
10984.32457
in³/min
|
310
cl/s
|
11350.46872
in³/min
|
320
cl/s
|
11716.61287
in³/min
|
330
cl/s
|
12082.75702
in³/min
|
340
cl/s
|
12448.90118
in³/min
|
350
cl/s
|
12815.04533
in³/min
|
360
cl/s
|
13181.18948
in³/min
|
370
cl/s
|
13547.33363
in³/min
|
380
cl/s
|
13913.47779
in³/min
|
390
cl/s
|
14279.62194
in³/min
|
400
cl/s
|
14645.76609
in³/min
|
410
cl/s
|
15011.91024
in³/min
|
420
cl/s
|
15378.05439
in³/min
|
430
cl/s
|
15744.19855
in³/min
|
440
cl/s
|
16110.3427
in³/min
|
450
cl/s
|
16476.48685
in³/min
|
460
cl/s
|
16842.631
in³/min
|
470
cl/s
|
17208.77516
in³/min
|
480
cl/s
|
17574.91931
in³/min
|
490
cl/s
|
17941.06346
in³/min
|
500
cl/s
|
18307.20761
in³/min
|
510
cl/s
|
18673.35176
in³/min
|
520
cl/s
|
19039.49592
in³/min
|
530
cl/s
|
19405.64007
in³/min
|
540
cl/s
|
19771.78422
in³/min
|
550
cl/s
|
20137.92837
in³/min
|
560
cl/s
|
20504.07253
in³/min
|
570
cl/s
|
20870.21668
in³/min
|
580
cl/s
|
21236.36083
in³/min
|
590
cl/s
|
21602.50498
in³/min
|
600
cl/s
|
21968.64913
in³/min
|
610
cl/s
|
22334.79329
in³/min
|
620
cl/s
|
22700.93744
in³/min
|
630
cl/s
|
23067.08159
in³/min
|
640
cl/s
|
23433.22574
in³/min
|
650
cl/s
|
23799.3699
in³/min
|
660
cl/s
|
24165.51405
in³/min
|
670
cl/s
|
24531.6582
in³/min
|
680
cl/s
|
24897.80235
in³/min
|
690
cl/s
|
25263.9465
in³/min
|
700
cl/s
|
25630.09066
in³/min
|
710
cl/s
|
25996.23481
in³/min
|
720
cl/s
|
26362.37896
in³/min
|
730
cl/s
|
26728.52311
in³/min
|
740
cl/s
|
27094.66727
in³/min
|
750
cl/s
|
27460.81142
in³/min
|
760
cl/s
|
27826.95557
in³/min
|
770
cl/s
|
28193.09972
in³/min
|
780
cl/s
|
28559.24388
in³/min
|
790
cl/s
|
28925.38803
in³/min
|
800
cl/s
|
29291.53218
in³/min
|
810
cl/s
|
29657.67633
in³/min
|
820
cl/s
|
30023.82048
in³/min
|
830
cl/s
|
30389.96464
in³/min
|
840
cl/s
|
30756.10879
in³/min
|
850
cl/s
|
31122.25294
in³/min
|
860
cl/s
|
31488.39709
in³/min
|
870
cl/s
|
31854.54125
in³/min
|
880
cl/s
|
32220.6854
in³/min
|
890
cl/s
|
32586.82955
in³/min
|
900
cl/s
|
32952.9737
in³/min
|
910
cl/s
|
33319.11785
in³/min
|
920
cl/s
|
33685.26201
in³/min
|
930
cl/s
|
34051.40616
in³/min
|
940
cl/s
|
34417.55031
in³/min
|
950
cl/s
|
34783.69446
in³/min
|
960
cl/s
|
35149.83862
in³/min
|
970
cl/s
|
35515.98277
in³/min
|
980
cl/s
|
35882.12692
in³/min
|
990
cl/s
|
36248.27107
in³/min
|
1000
cl/s
|
36614.41522
in³/min
|
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