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 pint per second unit may not seem familiar to some, but it’s a fascinating measure of flow rate, primarily used to quantify liquid flow in a system. Originating from the British Imperial system, a pint per second represents the volume of one pint flowing through a conduit every second. While we often think about flow rates in terms of liters per second or gallons per hour, pint per second can be a useful measure for smaller-scale applications, especially in culinary or laboratory settings.
Interestingly, the concept of flow rate is crucial in various industries, from chemical processing to beverage dispensing. Consider beer taps at a busy pub; they might be designed to achieve an optimal flow rate, ensuring a pint of beer is expertly poured in a matter of seconds, balancing speed and quality to create the perfect pour.
Centilitres per second | Pints per second |
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0
cl/s
|
0
pnt/s
|
10
cl/s
|
0.211338
pnt/s
|
20
cl/s
|
0.422675
pnt/s
|
30
cl/s
|
0.634013
pnt/s
|
40
cl/s
|
0.845351
pnt/s
|
50
cl/s
|
1.05669
pnt/s
|
60
cl/s
|
1.26803
pnt/s
|
70
cl/s
|
1.47936
pnt/s
|
80
cl/s
|
1.6907
pnt/s
|
90
cl/s
|
1.90204
pnt/s
|
100
cl/s
|
2.11338
pnt/s
|
110
cl/s
|
2.32471
pnt/s
|
120
cl/s
|
2.53605
pnt/s
|
130
cl/s
|
2.74739
pnt/s
|
140
cl/s
|
2.95873
pnt/s
|
150
cl/s
|
3.17006
pnt/s
|
160
cl/s
|
3.3814
pnt/s
|
170
cl/s
|
3.59274
pnt/s
|
180
cl/s
|
3.80408
pnt/s
|
190
cl/s
|
4.01542
pnt/s
|
200
cl/s
|
4.22675
pnt/s
|
210
cl/s
|
4.43809
pnt/s
|
220
cl/s
|
4.64943
pnt/s
|
230
cl/s
|
4.86077
pnt/s
|
240
cl/s
|
5.0721
pnt/s
|
250
cl/s
|
5.28344
pnt/s
|
260
cl/s
|
5.49478
pnt/s
|
270
cl/s
|
5.70612
pnt/s
|
280
cl/s
|
5.91745
pnt/s
|
290
cl/s
|
6.12879
pnt/s
|
300
cl/s
|
6.34013
pnt/s
|
310
cl/s
|
6.55147
pnt/s
|
320
cl/s
|
6.7628
pnt/s
|
330
cl/s
|
6.97414
pnt/s
|
340
cl/s
|
7.18548
pnt/s
|
350
cl/s
|
7.39682
pnt/s
|
360
cl/s
|
7.60816
pnt/s
|
370
cl/s
|
7.81949
pnt/s
|
380
cl/s
|
8.03083
pnt/s
|
390
cl/s
|
8.24217
pnt/s
|
400
cl/s
|
8.45351
pnt/s
|
410
cl/s
|
8.66484
pnt/s
|
420
cl/s
|
8.87618
pnt/s
|
430
cl/s
|
9.08752
pnt/s
|
440
cl/s
|
9.29886
pnt/s
|
450
cl/s
|
9.51019
pnt/s
|
460
cl/s
|
9.72153
pnt/s
|
470
cl/s
|
9.93287
pnt/s
|
480
cl/s
|
10.14421
pnt/s
|
490
cl/s
|
10.35554
pnt/s
|
500
cl/s
|
10.56688
pnt/s
|
510
cl/s
|
10.77822
pnt/s
|
520
cl/s
|
10.98956
pnt/s
|
530
cl/s
|
11.2009
pnt/s
|
540
cl/s
|
11.41223
pnt/s
|
550
cl/s
|
11.62357
pnt/s
|
560
cl/s
|
11.83491
pnt/s
|
570
cl/s
|
12.04625
pnt/s
|
580
cl/s
|
12.25758
pnt/s
|
590
cl/s
|
12.46892
pnt/s
|
600
cl/s
|
12.68026
pnt/s
|
610
cl/s
|
12.8916
pnt/s
|
620
cl/s
|
13.10293
pnt/s
|
630
cl/s
|
13.31427
pnt/s
|
640
cl/s
|
13.52561
pnt/s
|
650
cl/s
|
13.73695
pnt/s
|
660
cl/s
|
13.94828
pnt/s
|
670
cl/s
|
14.15962
pnt/s
|
680
cl/s
|
14.37096
pnt/s
|
690
cl/s
|
14.5823
pnt/s
|
700
cl/s
|
14.79363
pnt/s
|
710
cl/s
|
15.00497
pnt/s
|
720
cl/s
|
15.21631
pnt/s
|
730
cl/s
|
15.42765
pnt/s
|
740
cl/s
|
15.63899
pnt/s
|
750
cl/s
|
15.85032
pnt/s
|
760
cl/s
|
16.06166
pnt/s
|
770
cl/s
|
16.273
pnt/s
|
780
cl/s
|
16.48434
pnt/s
|
790
cl/s
|
16.69567
pnt/s
|
800
cl/s
|
16.90701
pnt/s
|
810
cl/s
|
17.11835
pnt/s
|
820
cl/s
|
17.32969
pnt/s
|
830
cl/s
|
17.54102
pnt/s
|
840
cl/s
|
17.75236
pnt/s
|
850
cl/s
|
17.9637
pnt/s
|
860
cl/s
|
18.17504
pnt/s
|
870
cl/s
|
18.38637
pnt/s
|
880
cl/s
|
18.59771
pnt/s
|
890
cl/s
|
18.80905
pnt/s
|
900
cl/s
|
19.02039
pnt/s
|
910
cl/s
|
19.23173
pnt/s
|
920
cl/s
|
19.44306
pnt/s
|
930
cl/s
|
19.6544
pnt/s
|
940
cl/s
|
19.86574
pnt/s
|
950
cl/s
|
20.07708
pnt/s
|
960
cl/s
|
20.28841
pnt/s
|
970
cl/s
|
20.49975
pnt/s
|
980
cl/s
|
20.71109
pnt/s
|
990
cl/s
|
20.92243
pnt/s
|
1000
cl/s
|
21.13376
pnt/s
|
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