A cubic decimeter per minute (dm³/min) is a fascinating unit of volumetric flow rate. It represents how much volume—a cubic decimeter or a liter—passes through a given point every minute. This unit often translates fluid dynamics into an easily understandable benchmark, especially when considering everyday items. For instance, a standard faucet might deliver water at a rate of about 5 to 8 dm³/min, which provides a concrete context for this measurement.
Interestingly, cubic decimeters are commonly associated with engines and appliances. Car engines are usually rated in liters, equivalent to the volume they displace, which consequently can also be expressed in cubic decimeters. Thus, understanding flow rates in dm³/min can offer invaluable insight into both domestic and industrial applications, from water supply systems to optimizing the efficiency of engines in vehicles.
The cubic inch per second (in³/s) might seem like an obscure unit, but it plays a crucial role in various engineering and fluid dynamics applications. This unit measures volumetric flow rate, indicating how quickly a fluid moves through a system. While gallons or liters per minute might be more familiar, cubic inches per second offer precision in industries where small-scale fluid control is crucial, such as in microfluidics or precision-engineered machinery.
Intriguingly, the cubic inch, a prevalent measure in American automotive history, was key in defining engine sizes. Understanding flow rates in cubic inches per second can be vital when optimizing fuel or coolant systems in vintage cars. Its usage spans from classic car enthusiasts to cutting-edge technology in industrial systems, making it both historically significant and essential in modern engineering contexts.
Cubic Decimeters per minute | Cubic inches per second |
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0
dm³/min
|
0
in³/s
|
10
dm³/min
|
10.17067
in³/s
|
20
dm³/min
|
20.34134
in³/s
|
30
dm³/min
|
30.51201
in³/s
|
40
dm³/min
|
40.68268
in³/s
|
50
dm³/min
|
50.85335
in³/s
|
60
dm³/min
|
61.02403
in³/s
|
70
dm³/min
|
71.1947
in³/s
|
80
dm³/min
|
81.36537
in³/s
|
90
dm³/min
|
91.53604
in³/s
|
100
dm³/min
|
101.70671
in³/s
|
110
dm³/min
|
111.87738
in³/s
|
120
dm³/min
|
122.04805
in³/s
|
130
dm³/min
|
132.21872
in³/s
|
140
dm³/min
|
142.38939
in³/s
|
150
dm³/min
|
152.56006
in³/s
|
160
dm³/min
|
162.73073
in³/s
|
170
dm³/min
|
172.90141
in³/s
|
180
dm³/min
|
183.07208
in³/s
|
190
dm³/min
|
193.24275
in³/s
|
200
dm³/min
|
203.41342
in³/s
|
210
dm³/min
|
213.58409
in³/s
|
220
dm³/min
|
223.75476
in³/s
|
230
dm³/min
|
233.92543
in³/s
|
240
dm³/min
|
244.0961
in³/s
|
250
dm³/min
|
254.26677
in³/s
|
260
dm³/min
|
264.43744
in³/s
|
270
dm³/min
|
274.60811
in³/s
|
280
dm³/min
|
284.77879
in³/s
|
290
dm³/min
|
294.94946
in³/s
|
300
dm³/min
|
305.12013
in³/s
|
310
dm³/min
|
315.2908
in³/s
|
320
dm³/min
|
325.46147
in³/s
|
330
dm³/min
|
335.63214
in³/s
|
340
dm³/min
|
345.80281
in³/s
|
350
dm³/min
|
355.97348
in³/s
|
360
dm³/min
|
366.14415
in³/s
|
370
dm³/min
|
376.31482
in³/s
|
380
dm³/min
|
386.48549
in³/s
|
390
dm³/min
|
396.65616
in³/s
|
400
dm³/min
|
406.82684
in³/s
|
410
dm³/min
|
416.99751
in³/s
|
420
dm³/min
|
427.16818
in³/s
|
430
dm³/min
|
437.33885
in³/s
|
440
dm³/min
|
447.50952
in³/s
|
450
dm³/min
|
457.68019
in³/s
|
460
dm³/min
|
467.85086
in³/s
|
470
dm³/min
|
478.02153
in³/s
|
480
dm³/min
|
488.1922
in³/s
|
490
dm³/min
|
498.36287
in³/s
|
500
dm³/min
|
508.53354
in³/s
|
510
dm³/min
|
518.70422
in³/s
|
520
dm³/min
|
528.87489
in³/s
|
530
dm³/min
|
539.04556
in³/s
|
540
dm³/min
|
549.21623
in³/s
|
550
dm³/min
|
559.3869
in³/s
|
560
dm³/min
|
569.55757
in³/s
|
570
dm³/min
|
579.72824
in³/s
|
580
dm³/min
|
589.89891
in³/s
|
590
dm³/min
|
600.06958
in³/s
|
600
dm³/min
|
610.24025
in³/s
|
610
dm³/min
|
620.41092
in³/s
|
620
dm³/min
|
630.5816
in³/s
|
630
dm³/min
|
640.75227
in³/s
|
640
dm³/min
|
650.92294
in³/s
|
650
dm³/min
|
661.09361
in³/s
|
660
dm³/min
|
671.26428
in³/s
|
670
dm³/min
|
681.43495
in³/s
|
680
dm³/min
|
691.60562
in³/s
|
690
dm³/min
|
701.77629
in³/s
|
700
dm³/min
|
711.94696
in³/s
|
710
dm³/min
|
722.11763
in³/s
|
720
dm³/min
|
732.2883
in³/s
|
730
dm³/min
|
742.45898
in³/s
|
740
dm³/min
|
752.62965
in³/s
|
750
dm³/min
|
762.80032
in³/s
|
760
dm³/min
|
772.97099
in³/s
|
770
dm³/min
|
783.14166
in³/s
|
780
dm³/min
|
793.31233
in³/s
|
790
dm³/min
|
803.483
in³/s
|
800
dm³/min
|
813.65367
in³/s
|
810
dm³/min
|
823.82434
in³/s
|
820
dm³/min
|
833.99501
in³/s
|
830
dm³/min
|
844.16568
in³/s
|
840
dm³/min
|
854.33636
in³/s
|
850
dm³/min
|
864.50703
in³/s
|
860
dm³/min
|
874.6777
in³/s
|
870
dm³/min
|
884.84837
in³/s
|
880
dm³/min
|
895.01904
in³/s
|
890
dm³/min
|
905.18971
in³/s
|
900
dm³/min
|
915.36038
in³/s
|
910
dm³/min
|
925.53105
in³/s
|
920
dm³/min
|
935.70172
in³/s
|
930
dm³/min
|
945.87239
in³/s
|
940
dm³/min
|
956.04306
in³/s
|
950
dm³/min
|
966.21374
in³/s
|
960
dm³/min
|
976.38441
in³/s
|
970
dm³/min
|
986.55508
in³/s
|
980
dm³/min
|
996.72575
in³/s
|
990
dm³/min
|
1006.89642
in³/s
|
1000
dm³/min
|
1017.06709
in³/s
|
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