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.
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 inches per second | Cups per second |
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0
in³/s
|
0
cup/s
|
10
in³/s
|
0.692638
cup/s
|
20
in³/s
|
1.38528
cup/s
|
30
in³/s
|
2.07791
cup/s
|
40
in³/s
|
2.77055
cup/s
|
50
in³/s
|
3.46319
cup/s
|
60
in³/s
|
4.15583
cup/s
|
70
in³/s
|
4.84846
cup/s
|
80
in³/s
|
5.5411
cup/s
|
90
in³/s
|
6.23374
cup/s
|
100
in³/s
|
6.92638
cup/s
|
110
in³/s
|
7.61901
cup/s
|
120
in³/s
|
8.31165
cup/s
|
130
in³/s
|
9.00429
cup/s
|
140
in³/s
|
9.69693
cup/s
|
150
in³/s
|
10.38956
cup/s
|
160
in³/s
|
11.0822
cup/s
|
170
in³/s
|
11.77484
cup/s
|
180
in³/s
|
12.46748
cup/s
|
190
in³/s
|
13.16011
cup/s
|
200
in³/s
|
13.85275
cup/s
|
210
in³/s
|
14.54539
cup/s
|
220
in³/s
|
15.23803
cup/s
|
230
in³/s
|
15.93066
cup/s
|
240
in³/s
|
16.6233
cup/s
|
250
in³/s
|
17.31594
cup/s
|
260
in³/s
|
18.00858
cup/s
|
270
in³/s
|
18.70121
cup/s
|
280
in³/s
|
19.39385
cup/s
|
290
in³/s
|
20.08649
cup/s
|
300
in³/s
|
20.77913
cup/s
|
310
in³/s
|
21.47176
cup/s
|
320
in³/s
|
22.1644
cup/s
|
330
in³/s
|
22.85704
cup/s
|
340
in³/s
|
23.54968
cup/s
|
350
in³/s
|
24.24231
cup/s
|
360
in³/s
|
24.93495
cup/s
|
370
in³/s
|
25.62759
cup/s
|
380
in³/s
|
26.32023
cup/s
|
390
in³/s
|
27.01286
cup/s
|
400
in³/s
|
27.7055
cup/s
|
410
in³/s
|
28.39814
cup/s
|
420
in³/s
|
29.09078
cup/s
|
430
in³/s
|
29.78341
cup/s
|
440
in³/s
|
30.47605
cup/s
|
450
in³/s
|
31.16869
cup/s
|
460
in³/s
|
31.86133
cup/s
|
470
in³/s
|
32.55396
cup/s
|
480
in³/s
|
33.2466
cup/s
|
490
in³/s
|
33.93924
cup/s
|
500
in³/s
|
34.63188
cup/s
|
510
in³/s
|
35.32451
cup/s
|
520
in³/s
|
36.01715
cup/s
|
530
in³/s
|
36.70979
cup/s
|
540
in³/s
|
37.40243
cup/s
|
550
in³/s
|
38.09506
cup/s
|
560
in³/s
|
38.7877
cup/s
|
570
in³/s
|
39.48034
cup/s
|
580
in³/s
|
40.17298
cup/s
|
590
in³/s
|
40.86561
cup/s
|
600
in³/s
|
41.55825
cup/s
|
610
in³/s
|
42.25089
cup/s
|
620
in³/s
|
42.94353
cup/s
|
630
in³/s
|
43.63616
cup/s
|
640
in³/s
|
44.3288
cup/s
|
650
in³/s
|
45.02144
cup/s
|
660
in³/s
|
45.71408
cup/s
|
670
in³/s
|
46.40671
cup/s
|
680
in³/s
|
47.09935
cup/s
|
690
in³/s
|
47.79199
cup/s
|
700
in³/s
|
48.48463
cup/s
|
710
in³/s
|
49.17726
cup/s
|
720
in³/s
|
49.8699
cup/s
|
730
in³/s
|
50.56254
cup/s
|
740
in³/s
|
51.25518
cup/s
|
750
in³/s
|
51.94781
cup/s
|
760
in³/s
|
52.64045
cup/s
|
770
in³/s
|
53.33309
cup/s
|
780
in³/s
|
54.02573
cup/s
|
790
in³/s
|
54.71836
cup/s
|
800
in³/s
|
55.411
cup/s
|
810
in³/s
|
56.10364
cup/s
|
820
in³/s
|
56.79628
cup/s
|
830
in³/s
|
57.48891
cup/s
|
840
in³/s
|
58.18155
cup/s
|
850
in³/s
|
58.87419
cup/s
|
860
in³/s
|
59.56683
cup/s
|
870
in³/s
|
60.25946
cup/s
|
880
in³/s
|
60.9521
cup/s
|
890
in³/s
|
61.64474
cup/s
|
900
in³/s
|
62.33738
cup/s
|
910
in³/s
|
63.03001
cup/s
|
920
in³/s
|
63.72265
cup/s
|
930
in³/s
|
64.41529
cup/s
|
940
in³/s
|
65.10793
cup/s
|
950
in³/s
|
65.80056
cup/s
|
960
in³/s
|
66.4932
cup/s
|
970
in³/s
|
67.18584
cup/s
|
980
in³/s
|
67.87848
cup/s
|
990
in³/s
|
68.57111
cup/s
|
1000
in³/s
|
69.26375
cup/s
|
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