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 “cup per second” unit might seem reserved for the culinary world, but it can serve fascinating purposes beyond the kitchen. A cup per second is roughly equivalent to around 14.4 gallons per minute. Imagine filling an average swimming pool at this rate; it would take less than four hours to complete! Historically, fluid measurements like cups have roots in ancient times, with each culture adopting variations that suited their culinary and agricultural needs. In modern-day engineering, the cup per second measurement could be an engaging, albeit unconventional, way for expressing fluid flow in small-scale operations, such as artisanal breweries or boutique perfumeries, where precision and the allure of tradition often mingle.
Cubic Decimeters per minute | Cups per second |
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0
dm³/min
|
0
cup/s
|
10
dm³/min
|
0.704459
cup/s
|
20
dm³/min
|
1.40892
cup/s
|
30
dm³/min
|
2.11338
cup/s
|
40
dm³/min
|
2.81784
cup/s
|
50
dm³/min
|
3.52229
cup/s
|
60
dm³/min
|
4.22675
cup/s
|
70
dm³/min
|
4.93121
cup/s
|
80
dm³/min
|
5.63567
cup/s
|
90
dm³/min
|
6.34013
cup/s
|
100
dm³/min
|
7.04459
cup/s
|
110
dm³/min
|
7.74905
cup/s
|
120
dm³/min
|
8.45351
cup/s
|
130
dm³/min
|
9.15796
cup/s
|
140
dm³/min
|
9.86242
cup/s
|
150
dm³/min
|
10.56688
cup/s
|
160
dm³/min
|
11.27134
cup/s
|
170
dm³/min
|
11.9758
cup/s
|
180
dm³/min
|
12.68026
cup/s
|
190
dm³/min
|
13.38472
cup/s
|
200
dm³/min
|
14.08918
cup/s
|
210
dm³/min
|
14.79363
cup/s
|
220
dm³/min
|
15.49809
cup/s
|
230
dm³/min
|
16.20255
cup/s
|
240
dm³/min
|
16.90701
cup/s
|
250
dm³/min
|
17.61147
cup/s
|
260
dm³/min
|
18.31593
cup/s
|
270
dm³/min
|
19.02039
cup/s
|
280
dm³/min
|
19.72485
cup/s
|
290
dm³/min
|
20.42931
cup/s
|
300
dm³/min
|
21.13376
cup/s
|
310
dm³/min
|
21.83822
cup/s
|
320
dm³/min
|
22.54268
cup/s
|
330
dm³/min
|
23.24714
cup/s
|
340
dm³/min
|
23.9516
cup/s
|
350
dm³/min
|
24.65606
cup/s
|
360
dm³/min
|
25.36052
cup/s
|
370
dm³/min
|
26.06498
cup/s
|
380
dm³/min
|
26.76943
cup/s
|
390
dm³/min
|
27.47389
cup/s
|
400
dm³/min
|
28.17835
cup/s
|
410
dm³/min
|
28.88281
cup/s
|
420
dm³/min
|
29.58727
cup/s
|
430
dm³/min
|
30.29173
cup/s
|
440
dm³/min
|
30.99619
cup/s
|
450
dm³/min
|
31.70065
cup/s
|
460
dm³/min
|
32.40511
cup/s
|
470
dm³/min
|
33.10956
cup/s
|
480
dm³/min
|
33.81402
cup/s
|
490
dm³/min
|
34.51848
cup/s
|
500
dm³/min
|
35.22294
cup/s
|
510
dm³/min
|
35.9274
cup/s
|
520
dm³/min
|
36.63186
cup/s
|
530
dm³/min
|
37.33632
cup/s
|
540
dm³/min
|
38.04078
cup/s
|
550
dm³/min
|
38.74523
cup/s
|
560
dm³/min
|
39.44969
cup/s
|
570
dm³/min
|
40.15415
cup/s
|
580
dm³/min
|
40.85861
cup/s
|
590
dm³/min
|
41.56307
cup/s
|
600
dm³/min
|
42.26753
cup/s
|
610
dm³/min
|
42.97199
cup/s
|
620
dm³/min
|
43.67645
cup/s
|
630
dm³/min
|
44.3809
cup/s
|
640
dm³/min
|
45.08536
cup/s
|
650
dm³/min
|
45.78982
cup/s
|
660
dm³/min
|
46.49428
cup/s
|
670
dm³/min
|
47.19874
cup/s
|
680
dm³/min
|
47.9032
cup/s
|
690
dm³/min
|
48.60766
cup/s
|
700
dm³/min
|
49.31212
cup/s
|
710
dm³/min
|
50.01658
cup/s
|
720
dm³/min
|
50.72103
cup/s
|
730
dm³/min
|
51.42549
cup/s
|
740
dm³/min
|
52.12995
cup/s
|
750
dm³/min
|
52.83441
cup/s
|
760
dm³/min
|
53.53887
cup/s
|
770
dm³/min
|
54.24333
cup/s
|
780
dm³/min
|
54.94779
cup/s
|
790
dm³/min
|
55.65225
cup/s
|
800
dm³/min
|
56.3567
cup/s
|
810
dm³/min
|
57.06116
cup/s
|
820
dm³/min
|
57.76562
cup/s
|
830
dm³/min
|
58.47008
cup/s
|
840
dm³/min
|
59.17454
cup/s
|
850
dm³/min
|
59.879
cup/s
|
860
dm³/min
|
60.58346
cup/s
|
870
dm³/min
|
61.28792
cup/s
|
880
dm³/min
|
61.99237
cup/s
|
890
dm³/min
|
62.69683
cup/s
|
900
dm³/min
|
63.40129
cup/s
|
910
dm³/min
|
64.10575
cup/s
|
920
dm³/min
|
64.81021
cup/s
|
930
dm³/min
|
65.51467
cup/s
|
940
dm³/min
|
66.21913
cup/s
|
950
dm³/min
|
66.92359
cup/s
|
960
dm³/min
|
67.62805
cup/s
|
970
dm³/min
|
68.3325
cup/s
|
980
dm³/min
|
69.03696
cup/s
|
990
dm³/min
|
69.74142
cup/s
|
1000
dm³/min
|
70.44588
cup/s
|
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