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 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.
Cubic Decimeters per minute | Pints per second |
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0
dm³/min
|
0
pnt/s
|
10
dm³/min
|
0.352229
pnt/s
|
20
dm³/min
|
0.704459
pnt/s
|
30
dm³/min
|
1.05669
pnt/s
|
40
dm³/min
|
1.40892
pnt/s
|
50
dm³/min
|
1.76115
pnt/s
|
60
dm³/min
|
2.11338
pnt/s
|
70
dm³/min
|
2.46561
pnt/s
|
80
dm³/min
|
2.81784
pnt/s
|
90
dm³/min
|
3.17006
pnt/s
|
100
dm³/min
|
3.52229
pnt/s
|
110
dm³/min
|
3.87452
pnt/s
|
120
dm³/min
|
4.22675
pnt/s
|
130
dm³/min
|
4.57898
pnt/s
|
140
dm³/min
|
4.93121
pnt/s
|
150
dm³/min
|
5.28344
pnt/s
|
160
dm³/min
|
5.63567
pnt/s
|
170
dm³/min
|
5.9879
pnt/s
|
180
dm³/min
|
6.34013
pnt/s
|
190
dm³/min
|
6.69236
pnt/s
|
200
dm³/min
|
7.04459
pnt/s
|
210
dm³/min
|
7.39682
pnt/s
|
220
dm³/min
|
7.74905
pnt/s
|
230
dm³/min
|
8.10128
pnt/s
|
240
dm³/min
|
8.45351
pnt/s
|
250
dm³/min
|
8.80574
pnt/s
|
260
dm³/min
|
9.15796
pnt/s
|
270
dm³/min
|
9.51019
pnt/s
|
280
dm³/min
|
9.86242
pnt/s
|
290
dm³/min
|
10.21465
pnt/s
|
300
dm³/min
|
10.56688
pnt/s
|
310
dm³/min
|
10.91911
pnt/s
|
320
dm³/min
|
11.27134
pnt/s
|
330
dm³/min
|
11.62357
pnt/s
|
340
dm³/min
|
11.9758
pnt/s
|
350
dm³/min
|
12.32803
pnt/s
|
360
dm³/min
|
12.68026
pnt/s
|
370
dm³/min
|
13.03249
pnt/s
|
380
dm³/min
|
13.38472
pnt/s
|
390
dm³/min
|
13.73695
pnt/s
|
400
dm³/min
|
14.08918
pnt/s
|
410
dm³/min
|
14.44141
pnt/s
|
420
dm³/min
|
14.79363
pnt/s
|
430
dm³/min
|
15.14586
pnt/s
|
440
dm³/min
|
15.49809
pnt/s
|
450
dm³/min
|
15.85032
pnt/s
|
460
dm³/min
|
16.20255
pnt/s
|
470
dm³/min
|
16.55478
pnt/s
|
480
dm³/min
|
16.90701
pnt/s
|
490
dm³/min
|
17.25924
pnt/s
|
500
dm³/min
|
17.61147
pnt/s
|
510
dm³/min
|
17.9637
pnt/s
|
520
dm³/min
|
18.31593
pnt/s
|
530
dm³/min
|
18.66816
pnt/s
|
540
dm³/min
|
19.02039
pnt/s
|
550
dm³/min
|
19.37262
pnt/s
|
560
dm³/min
|
19.72485
pnt/s
|
570
dm³/min
|
20.07708
pnt/s
|
580
dm³/min
|
20.42931
pnt/s
|
590
dm³/min
|
20.78153
pnt/s
|
600
dm³/min
|
21.13376
pnt/s
|
610
dm³/min
|
21.48599
pnt/s
|
620
dm³/min
|
21.83822
pnt/s
|
630
dm³/min
|
22.19045
pnt/s
|
640
dm³/min
|
22.54268
pnt/s
|
650
dm³/min
|
22.89491
pnt/s
|
660
dm³/min
|
23.24714
pnt/s
|
670
dm³/min
|
23.59937
pnt/s
|
680
dm³/min
|
23.9516
pnt/s
|
690
dm³/min
|
24.30383
pnt/s
|
700
dm³/min
|
24.65606
pnt/s
|
710
dm³/min
|
25.00829
pnt/s
|
720
dm³/min
|
25.36052
pnt/s
|
730
dm³/min
|
25.71275
pnt/s
|
740
dm³/min
|
26.06498
pnt/s
|
750
dm³/min
|
26.41721
pnt/s
|
760
dm³/min
|
26.76943
pnt/s
|
770
dm³/min
|
27.12166
pnt/s
|
780
dm³/min
|
27.47389
pnt/s
|
790
dm³/min
|
27.82612
pnt/s
|
800
dm³/min
|
28.17835
pnt/s
|
810
dm³/min
|
28.53058
pnt/s
|
820
dm³/min
|
28.88281
pnt/s
|
830
dm³/min
|
29.23504
pnt/s
|
840
dm³/min
|
29.58727
pnt/s
|
850
dm³/min
|
29.9395
pnt/s
|
860
dm³/min
|
30.29173
pnt/s
|
870
dm³/min
|
30.64396
pnt/s
|
880
dm³/min
|
30.99619
pnt/s
|
890
dm³/min
|
31.34842
pnt/s
|
900
dm³/min
|
31.70065
pnt/s
|
910
dm³/min
|
32.05288
pnt/s
|
920
dm³/min
|
32.40511
pnt/s
|
930
dm³/min
|
32.75733
pnt/s
|
940
dm³/min
|
33.10956
pnt/s
|
950
dm³/min
|
33.46179
pnt/s
|
960
dm³/min
|
33.81402
pnt/s
|
970
dm³/min
|
34.16625
pnt/s
|
980
dm³/min
|
34.51848
pnt/s
|
990
dm³/min
|
34.87071
pnt/s
|
1000
dm³/min
|
35.22294
pnt/s
|
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