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 meters per second (m³/s) is a compelling unit of measurement, primarily used to quantify the flow rate of liquid or gas. Often seen in the context of hydrology, it is crucial for understanding river discharges and the functioning of large-scale water supply systems. For instance, the Amazon River, the largest by discharge volume of water, has an average flow rate of about 209,000 m³/s. This sheer volume of water is equivalent to filling over 83 Olympic-size swimming pools every second!
In engineering, m³/s can determine the capacity of HVAC systems or the ventilation needs in building designs, especially in projects requiring meticulous climate control. Understanding flow rates in m³/s aids in improving efficiency across industries, ensuring resources are utilized effectively, and maintaining ecological balance in natural water bodies.
| Cubic inches per second | Cubic meters per second |
|---|---|
0
in³/s
|
0
m³/s
|
10
in³/s
|
0.00016387
m³/s
|
20
in³/s
|
0.00032774
m³/s
|
30
in³/s
|
0.00049161
m³/s
|
40
in³/s
|
0.00065548
m³/s
|
50
in³/s
|
0.000819349
m³/s
|
60
in³/s
|
0.000983219
m³/s
|
70
in³/s
|
0.00114709
m³/s
|
80
in³/s
|
0.00131096
m³/s
|
90
in³/s
|
0.00147483
m³/s
|
100
in³/s
|
0.0016387
m³/s
|
110
in³/s
|
0.00180257
m³/s
|
120
in³/s
|
0.00196644
m³/s
|
130
in³/s
|
0.00213031
m³/s
|
140
in³/s
|
0.00229418
m³/s
|
150
in³/s
|
0.00245805
m³/s
|
160
in³/s
|
0.00262192
m³/s
|
170
in³/s
|
0.00278579
m³/s
|
180
in³/s
|
0.00294966
m³/s
|
190
in³/s
|
0.00311353
m³/s
|
200
in³/s
|
0.0032774
m³/s
|
210
in³/s
|
0.00344127
m³/s
|
220
in³/s
|
0.00360514
m³/s
|
230
in³/s
|
0.00376901
m³/s
|
240
in³/s
|
0.00393288
m³/s
|
250
in³/s
|
0.00409675
m³/s
|
260
in³/s
|
0.00426062
m³/s
|
270
in³/s
|
0.00442449
m³/s
|
280
in³/s
|
0.00458836
m³/s
|
290
in³/s
|
0.00475223
m³/s
|
300
in³/s
|
0.0049161
m³/s
|
310
in³/s
|
0.00507997
m³/s
|
320
in³/s
|
0.00524384
m³/s
|
330
in³/s
|
0.00540771
m³/s
|
340
in³/s
|
0.00557158
m³/s
|
350
in³/s
|
0.00573545
m³/s
|
360
in³/s
|
0.00589932
m³/s
|
370
in³/s
|
0.00606319
m³/s
|
380
in³/s
|
0.00622706
m³/s
|
390
in³/s
|
0.00639093
m³/s
|
400
in³/s
|
0.0065548
m³/s
|
410
in³/s
|
0.00671867
m³/s
|
420
in³/s
|
0.00688254
m³/s
|
430
in³/s
|
0.00704641
m³/s
|
440
in³/s
|
0.00721027
m³/s
|
450
in³/s
|
0.00737414
m³/s
|
460
in³/s
|
0.00753801
m³/s
|
470
in³/s
|
0.00770188
m³/s
|
480
in³/s
|
0.00786575
m³/s
|
490
in³/s
|
0.00802962
m³/s
|
500
in³/s
|
0.00819349
m³/s
|
510
in³/s
|
0.00835736
m³/s
|
520
in³/s
|
0.00852123
m³/s
|
530
in³/s
|
0.0086851
m³/s
|
540
in³/s
|
0.00884897
m³/s
|
550
in³/s
|
0.00901284
m³/s
|
560
in³/s
|
0.00917671
m³/s
|
570
in³/s
|
0.00934058
m³/s
|
580
in³/s
|
0.00950445
m³/s
|
590
in³/s
|
0.00966832
m³/s
|
600
in³/s
|
0.00983219
m³/s
|
610
in³/s
|
0.00999606
m³/s
|
620
in³/s
|
0.0101599
m³/s
|
630
in³/s
|
0.0103238
m³/s
|
640
in³/s
|
0.0104877
m³/s
|
650
in³/s
|
0.0106515
m³/s
|
660
in³/s
|
0.0108154
m³/s
|
670
in³/s
|
0.0109793
m³/s
|
680
in³/s
|
0.0111432
m³/s
|
690
in³/s
|
0.011307
m³/s
|
700
in³/s
|
0.0114709
m³/s
|
710
in³/s
|
0.0116348
m³/s
|
720
in³/s
|
0.0117986
m³/s
|
730
in³/s
|
0.0119625
m³/s
|
740
in³/s
|
0.0121264
m³/s
|
750
in³/s
|
0.0122902
m³/s
|
760
in³/s
|
0.0124541
m³/s
|
770
in³/s
|
0.012618
m³/s
|
780
in³/s
|
0.0127819
m³/s
|
790
in³/s
|
0.0129457
m³/s
|
800
in³/s
|
0.0131096
m³/s
|
810
in³/s
|
0.0132735
m³/s
|
820
in³/s
|
0.0134373
m³/s
|
830
in³/s
|
0.0136012
m³/s
|
840
in³/s
|
0.0137651
m³/s
|
850
in³/s
|
0.0139289
m³/s
|
860
in³/s
|
0.0140928
m³/s
|
870
in³/s
|
0.0142567
m³/s
|
880
in³/s
|
0.0144205
m³/s
|
890
in³/s
|
0.0145844
m³/s
|
900
in³/s
|
0.0147483
m³/s
|
910
in³/s
|
0.0149122
m³/s
|
920
in³/s
|
0.015076
m³/s
|
930
in³/s
|
0.0152399
m³/s
|
940
in³/s
|
0.0154038
m³/s
|
950
in³/s
|
0.0155676
m³/s
|
960
in³/s
|
0.0157315
m³/s
|
970
in³/s
|
0.0158954
m³/s
|
980
in³/s
|
0.0160592
m³/s
|
990
in³/s
|
0.0162231
m³/s
|
1000
in³/s
|
0.016387
m³/s
|
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