A cubic foot per second (cfs) is a unit of flow rate that describes the volume of water or other fluids moving past a point every second. It is commonly used in hydrology to measure rivers and streams, providing insight into water availability and flood prediction. To put it in perspective, one cubic foot per second is equivalent to 7.48 gallons per second. Thus, a modest stream might flow at several tens of cfs, while larger rivers, such as the Mississippi, can exceed 500,000 cfs!
Interestingly, this unit has historical significance dating back to the early days of water management, where it played a crucial role in the development of infrastructure for agriculture and urban planning, influencing patterns of settlement and economic development around the world.
The teaspoon per second is a fascinating measure of flow rate commonly used in cooking and chemistry. While it might sound trite, understanding this unit can change how we approach both culinary arts and scientific experiments. Imagine pouring a swift stream of syrup or measuring out a gradual drip of a reactant in a lab; knowing the exact flow helps in ensuring consistency and precision.
The teaspoon, historically linked to the apothecary system, has been standardized in the metric system at around 5 milliliters. By measuring in teaspoons per second, we translate tiny amounts of liquid into measurable data points, showcasing the interplay between everyday habits and scientific precision. Exploring such a unit underscores the connection between daily measurements and the broader spectrum of fluid dynamics.
| Cubic feet per second | Teaspoons per second |
|---|---|
0
ft³/s
|
0
tsp/s
|
1
ft³/s
|
5745.036
tsp/s
|
2
ft³/s
|
11490.072
tsp/s
|
3
ft³/s
|
17235.108
tsp/s
|
4
ft³/s
|
22980.144
tsp/s
|
5
ft³/s
|
28725.18
tsp/s
|
6
ft³/s
|
34470.216
tsp/s
|
7
ft³/s
|
40215.252
tsp/s
|
8
ft³/s
|
45960.288
tsp/s
|
9
ft³/s
|
51705.324
tsp/s
|
10
ft³/s
|
57450.36
tsp/s
|
11
ft³/s
|
63195.396
tsp/s
|
12
ft³/s
|
68940.432
tsp/s
|
13
ft³/s
|
74685.468
tsp/s
|
14
ft³/s
|
80430.504
tsp/s
|
15
ft³/s
|
86175.54
tsp/s
|
16
ft³/s
|
91920.576
tsp/s
|
17
ft³/s
|
97665.612
tsp/s
|
18
ft³/s
|
103410.648
tsp/s
|
19
ft³/s
|
109155.684
tsp/s
|
20
ft³/s
|
114900.72
tsp/s
|
21
ft³/s
|
120645.756
tsp/s
|
22
ft³/s
|
126390.792
tsp/s
|
23
ft³/s
|
132135.828
tsp/s
|
24
ft³/s
|
137880.864
tsp/s
|
25
ft³/s
|
143625.9
tsp/s
|
26
ft³/s
|
149370.936
tsp/s
|
27
ft³/s
|
155115.972
tsp/s
|
28
ft³/s
|
160861.008
tsp/s
|
29
ft³/s
|
166606.044
tsp/s
|
30
ft³/s
|
172351.08
tsp/s
|
31
ft³/s
|
178096.116
tsp/s
|
32
ft³/s
|
183841.152
tsp/s
|
33
ft³/s
|
189586.188
tsp/s
|
34
ft³/s
|
195331.224
tsp/s
|
35
ft³/s
|
201076.26
tsp/s
|
36
ft³/s
|
206821.296
tsp/s
|
37
ft³/s
|
212566.332
tsp/s
|
38
ft³/s
|
218311.368
tsp/s
|
39
ft³/s
|
224056.404
tsp/s
|
40
ft³/s
|
229801.44
tsp/s
|
41
ft³/s
|
235546.476
tsp/s
|
42
ft³/s
|
241291.512
tsp/s
|
43
ft³/s
|
247036.548
tsp/s
|
44
ft³/s
|
252781.584
tsp/s
|
45
ft³/s
|
258526.62
tsp/s
|
46
ft³/s
|
264271.656
tsp/s
|
47
ft³/s
|
270016.692
tsp/s
|
48
ft³/s
|
275761.728
tsp/s
|
49
ft³/s
|
281506.764
tsp/s
|
50
ft³/s
|
287251.8
tsp/s
|
51
ft³/s
|
292996.836
tsp/s
|
52
ft³/s
|
298741.872
tsp/s
|
53
ft³/s
|
304486.908
tsp/s
|
54
ft³/s
|
310231.944
tsp/s
|
55
ft³/s
|
315976.98
tsp/s
|
56
ft³/s
|
321722.016
tsp/s
|
57
ft³/s
|
327467.052
tsp/s
|
58
ft³/s
|
333212.088
tsp/s
|
59
ft³/s
|
338957.124
tsp/s
|
60
ft³/s
|
344702.16
tsp/s
|
61
ft³/s
|
350447.196
tsp/s
|
62
ft³/s
|
356192.232
tsp/s
|
63
ft³/s
|
361937.268
tsp/s
|
64
ft³/s
|
367682.304
tsp/s
|
65
ft³/s
|
373427.34
tsp/s
|
66
ft³/s
|
379172.376
tsp/s
|
67
ft³/s
|
384917.412
tsp/s
|
68
ft³/s
|
390662.448
tsp/s
|
69
ft³/s
|
396407.484
tsp/s
|
70
ft³/s
|
402152.52
tsp/s
|
71
ft³/s
|
407897.556
tsp/s
|
72
ft³/s
|
413642.592
tsp/s
|
73
ft³/s
|
419387.628
tsp/s
|
74
ft³/s
|
425132.664
tsp/s
|
75
ft³/s
|
430877.7
tsp/s
|
76
ft³/s
|
436622.736
tsp/s
|
77
ft³/s
|
442367.772
tsp/s
|
78
ft³/s
|
448112.808
tsp/s
|
79
ft³/s
|
453857.844
tsp/s
|
80
ft³/s
|
459602.88
tsp/s
|
81
ft³/s
|
465347.916
tsp/s
|
82
ft³/s
|
471092.952
tsp/s
|
83
ft³/s
|
476837.988
tsp/s
|
84
ft³/s
|
482583.024
tsp/s
|
85
ft³/s
|
488328.06
tsp/s
|
86
ft³/s
|
494073.096
tsp/s
|
87
ft³/s
|
499818.132
tsp/s
|
88
ft³/s
|
505563.168
tsp/s
|
89
ft³/s
|
511308.204
tsp/s
|
90
ft³/s
|
517053.24
tsp/s
|
91
ft³/s
|
522798.276
tsp/s
|
92
ft³/s
|
528543.312
tsp/s
|
93
ft³/s
|
534288.348
tsp/s
|
94
ft³/s
|
540033.384
tsp/s
|
95
ft³/s
|
545778.42
tsp/s
|
96
ft³/s
|
551523.456
tsp/s
|
97
ft³/s
|
557268.492
tsp/s
|
98
ft³/s
|
563013.528
tsp/s
|
99
ft³/s
|
568758.564
tsp/s
|
100
ft³/s
|
574503.6
tsp/s
|
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