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 quart per second is a unit typically used to measure flow rate, and it might seem a little unusual in everyday conversations. To put it in perspective, one quart per second is equivalent to the flow of nearly a gallon of liquid in just four seconds, showcasing its impressive speed for handling liquids. This unit is particularly useful in industrial settings, where understanding and controlling the rate of flow for substances like oil, water, or chemicals is crucial for efficiency and safety.
Interestingly, the quart has its roots in ancient measuring systems and is based on the Latin word “quartus,” meaning “fourth.” This highlights its historical significance, as early civilizations often used fractions of larger units to precisely measure goods. Whether you’re filling a swimming pool or calibrating a scientific experiment, a high flow rate such as quarts per second can indicate a significant and high-speed transfer of liquid.
Centilitres per second | Quarts per second |
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0
cl/s
|
0
qt/s
|
10
cl/s
|
0.105669
qt/s
|
20
cl/s
|
0.211338
qt/s
|
30
cl/s
|
0.317006
qt/s
|
40
cl/s
|
0.422675
qt/s
|
50
cl/s
|
0.528344
qt/s
|
60
cl/s
|
0.634013
qt/s
|
70
cl/s
|
0.739682
qt/s
|
80
cl/s
|
0.845351
qt/s
|
90
cl/s
|
0.951019
qt/s
|
100
cl/s
|
1.05669
qt/s
|
110
cl/s
|
1.16236
qt/s
|
120
cl/s
|
1.26803
qt/s
|
130
cl/s
|
1.37369
qt/s
|
140
cl/s
|
1.47936
qt/s
|
150
cl/s
|
1.58503
qt/s
|
160
cl/s
|
1.6907
qt/s
|
170
cl/s
|
1.79637
qt/s
|
180
cl/s
|
1.90204
qt/s
|
190
cl/s
|
2.00771
qt/s
|
200
cl/s
|
2.11338
qt/s
|
210
cl/s
|
2.21905
qt/s
|
220
cl/s
|
2.32471
qt/s
|
230
cl/s
|
2.43038
qt/s
|
240
cl/s
|
2.53605
qt/s
|
250
cl/s
|
2.64172
qt/s
|
260
cl/s
|
2.74739
qt/s
|
270
cl/s
|
2.85306
qt/s
|
280
cl/s
|
2.95873
qt/s
|
290
cl/s
|
3.0644
qt/s
|
300
cl/s
|
3.17006
qt/s
|
310
cl/s
|
3.27573
qt/s
|
320
cl/s
|
3.3814
qt/s
|
330
cl/s
|
3.48707
qt/s
|
340
cl/s
|
3.59274
qt/s
|
350
cl/s
|
3.69841
qt/s
|
360
cl/s
|
3.80408
qt/s
|
370
cl/s
|
3.90975
qt/s
|
380
cl/s
|
4.01542
qt/s
|
390
cl/s
|
4.12108
qt/s
|
400
cl/s
|
4.22675
qt/s
|
410
cl/s
|
4.33242
qt/s
|
420
cl/s
|
4.43809
qt/s
|
430
cl/s
|
4.54376
qt/s
|
440
cl/s
|
4.64943
qt/s
|
450
cl/s
|
4.7551
qt/s
|
460
cl/s
|
4.86077
qt/s
|
470
cl/s
|
4.96643
qt/s
|
480
cl/s
|
5.0721
qt/s
|
490
cl/s
|
5.17777
qt/s
|
500
cl/s
|
5.28344
qt/s
|
510
cl/s
|
5.38911
qt/s
|
520
cl/s
|
5.49478
qt/s
|
530
cl/s
|
5.60045
qt/s
|
540
cl/s
|
5.70612
qt/s
|
550
cl/s
|
5.81179
qt/s
|
560
cl/s
|
5.91745
qt/s
|
570
cl/s
|
6.02312
qt/s
|
580
cl/s
|
6.12879
qt/s
|
590
cl/s
|
6.23446
qt/s
|
600
cl/s
|
6.34013
qt/s
|
610
cl/s
|
6.4458
qt/s
|
620
cl/s
|
6.55147
qt/s
|
630
cl/s
|
6.65714
qt/s
|
640
cl/s
|
6.7628
qt/s
|
650
cl/s
|
6.86847
qt/s
|
660
cl/s
|
6.97414
qt/s
|
670
cl/s
|
7.07981
qt/s
|
680
cl/s
|
7.18548
qt/s
|
690
cl/s
|
7.29115
qt/s
|
700
cl/s
|
7.39682
qt/s
|
710
cl/s
|
7.50249
qt/s
|
720
cl/s
|
7.60816
qt/s
|
730
cl/s
|
7.71382
qt/s
|
740
cl/s
|
7.81949
qt/s
|
750
cl/s
|
7.92516
qt/s
|
760
cl/s
|
8.03083
qt/s
|
770
cl/s
|
8.1365
qt/s
|
780
cl/s
|
8.24217
qt/s
|
790
cl/s
|
8.34784
qt/s
|
800
cl/s
|
8.45351
qt/s
|
810
cl/s
|
8.55917
qt/s
|
820
cl/s
|
8.66484
qt/s
|
830
cl/s
|
8.77051
qt/s
|
840
cl/s
|
8.87618
qt/s
|
850
cl/s
|
8.98185
qt/s
|
860
cl/s
|
9.08752
qt/s
|
870
cl/s
|
9.19319
qt/s
|
880
cl/s
|
9.29886
qt/s
|
890
cl/s
|
9.40453
qt/s
|
900
cl/s
|
9.51019
qt/s
|
910
cl/s
|
9.61586
qt/s
|
920
cl/s
|
9.72153
qt/s
|
930
cl/s
|
9.8272
qt/s
|
940
cl/s
|
9.93287
qt/s
|
950
cl/s
|
10.03854
qt/s
|
960
cl/s
|
10.14421
qt/s
|
970
cl/s
|
10.24988
qt/s
|
980
cl/s
|
10.35554
qt/s
|
990
cl/s
|
10.46121
qt/s
|
1000
cl/s
|
10.56688
qt/s
|
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