The cubic foot per hour is a unit of volumetric flow rate, measuring how much volume flows through a system per hour. While you might not think about it daily, this unit plays a crucial role in sectors like natural gas distribution and HVAC systems, where precise measurement of air or fluid flow is essential for efficiency and safety. Interestingly, in the U.S., a substantial portion of homes rely on natural gas, and understanding its flow in cubic feet per hour can optimize household energy usage and reduce carbon footprints.
Moreover, recognizing changes in flow rates measured in cubic feet per hour can be an indicator of system inefficiencies or leaks, prompting timely maintenance and ensuring operational efficacy. This unit is a key player behind the scenes in ensuring that systems run smoothly and resources aren’t wasted.
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.
Cubic feet per hour | Quarts per second |
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0
ft³/h
|
0
qt/s
|
100
ft³/h
|
0.831168
qt/s
|
200
ft³/h
|
1.66234
qt/s
|
300
ft³/h
|
2.49351
qt/s
|
400
ft³/h
|
3.32467
qt/s
|
500
ft³/h
|
4.15584
qt/s
|
600
ft³/h
|
4.98701
qt/s
|
700
ft³/h
|
5.81818
qt/s
|
800
ft³/h
|
6.64935
qt/s
|
900
ft³/h
|
7.48052
qt/s
|
1000
ft³/h
|
8.31168
qt/s
|
1100
ft³/h
|
9.14285
qt/s
|
1200
ft³/h
|
9.97402
qt/s
|
1300
ft³/h
|
10.80519
qt/s
|
1400
ft³/h
|
11.63636
qt/s
|
1500
ft³/h
|
12.46753
qt/s
|
1600
ft³/h
|
13.29869
qt/s
|
1700
ft³/h
|
14.12986
qt/s
|
1800
ft³/h
|
14.96103
qt/s
|
1900
ft³/h
|
15.7922
qt/s
|
2000
ft³/h
|
16.62337
qt/s
|
2100
ft³/h
|
17.45454
qt/s
|
2200
ft³/h
|
18.2857
qt/s
|
2300
ft³/h
|
19.11687
qt/s
|
2400
ft³/h
|
19.94804
qt/s
|
2500
ft³/h
|
20.77921
qt/s
|
2600
ft³/h
|
21.61038
qt/s
|
2700
ft³/h
|
22.44155
qt/s
|
2800
ft³/h
|
23.27272
qt/s
|
2900
ft³/h
|
24.10388
qt/s
|
3000
ft³/h
|
24.93505
qt/s
|
3100
ft³/h
|
25.76622
qt/s
|
3200
ft³/h
|
26.59739
qt/s
|
3300
ft³/h
|
27.42856
qt/s
|
3400
ft³/h
|
28.25973
qt/s
|
3500
ft³/h
|
29.09089
qt/s
|
3600
ft³/h
|
29.92206
qt/s
|
3700
ft³/h
|
30.75323
qt/s
|
3800
ft³/h
|
31.5844
qt/s
|
3900
ft³/h
|
32.41557
qt/s
|
4000
ft³/h
|
33.24674
qt/s
|
4100
ft³/h
|
34.0779
qt/s
|
4200
ft³/h
|
34.90907
qt/s
|
4300
ft³/h
|
35.74024
qt/s
|
4400
ft³/h
|
36.57141
qt/s
|
4500
ft³/h
|
37.40258
qt/s
|
4600
ft³/h
|
38.23375
qt/s
|
4700
ft³/h
|
39.06491
qt/s
|
4800
ft³/h
|
39.89608
qt/s
|
4900
ft³/h
|
40.72725
qt/s
|
5000
ft³/h
|
41.55842
qt/s
|
5100
ft³/h
|
42.38959
qt/s
|
5200
ft³/h
|
43.22076
qt/s
|
5300
ft³/h
|
44.05193
qt/s
|
5400
ft³/h
|
44.88309
qt/s
|
5500
ft³/h
|
45.71426
qt/s
|
5600
ft³/h
|
46.54543
qt/s
|
5700
ft³/h
|
47.3766
qt/s
|
5800
ft³/h
|
48.20777
qt/s
|
5900
ft³/h
|
49.03894
qt/s
|
6000
ft³/h
|
49.8701
qt/s
|
6100
ft³/h
|
50.70127
qt/s
|
6200
ft³/h
|
51.53244
qt/s
|
6300
ft³/h
|
52.36361
qt/s
|
6400
ft³/h
|
53.19478
qt/s
|
6500
ft³/h
|
54.02595
qt/s
|
6600
ft³/h
|
54.85711
qt/s
|
6700
ft³/h
|
55.68828
qt/s
|
6800
ft³/h
|
56.51945
qt/s
|
6900
ft³/h
|
57.35062
qt/s
|
7000
ft³/h
|
58.18179
qt/s
|
7100
ft³/h
|
59.01296
qt/s
|
7200
ft³/h
|
59.84413
qt/s
|
7300
ft³/h
|
60.67529
qt/s
|
7400
ft³/h
|
61.50646
qt/s
|
7500
ft³/h
|
62.33763
qt/s
|
7600
ft³/h
|
63.1688
qt/s
|
7700
ft³/h
|
64
qt/s
|
7800
ft³/h
|
64.83114
qt/s
|
7900
ft³/h
|
65.6623
qt/s
|
8000
ft³/h
|
66.49347
qt/s
|
8100
ft³/h
|
67.32464
qt/s
|
8200
ft³/h
|
68.15581
qt/s
|
8300
ft³/h
|
68.98698
qt/s
|
8400
ft³/h
|
69.81815
qt/s
|
8500
ft³/h
|
70.64931
qt/s
|
8600
ft³/h
|
71.48048
qt/s
|
8700
ft³/h
|
72.31165
qt/s
|
8800
ft³/h
|
73.14282
qt/s
|
8900
ft³/h
|
73.97399
qt/s
|
9000
ft³/h
|
74.80516
qt/s
|
9100
ft³/h
|
75.63632
qt/s
|
9200
ft³/h
|
76.46749
qt/s
|
9300
ft³/h
|
77.29866
qt/s
|
9400
ft³/h
|
78.12983
qt/s
|
9500
ft³/h
|
78.961
qt/s
|
9600
ft³/h
|
79.79217
qt/s
|
9700
ft³/h
|
80.62334
qt/s
|
9800
ft³/h
|
81.4545
qt/s
|
9900
ft³/h
|
82.28567
qt/s
|
10000
ft³/h
|
83.11684
qt/s
|
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