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.
“Gallon per second” is a fascinating unit of flow rate often used in engineering and environmental studies to quantify the movement of liquids. It might surprise you that in the United States, the Imperial gallon conversion to seconds adds an intriguing complexity. The U.S. gallon, used primarily in this unit, is smaller than the Imperial gallon used in the UK. This difference can significantly impact calculations involving large-scale water management systems or river flows.
Historically, variations of the gallon were used to measure commodities, including beer and wine, creating a diverse heritage for this versatile unit. Imagine that a single gallon per second flow rate could fill an Olympic-sized swimming pool in just under 32 hours! Such conversions shed light on the immense scale of water flow in various applications, from plumbing to hydrology.
| Cubic inches per second | Gallons per second |
|---|---|
0
in³/s
|
0
gal/s
|
10
in³/s
|
0.0432898
gal/s
|
20
in³/s
|
0.0865797
gal/s
|
30
in³/s
|
0.12987
gal/s
|
40
in³/s
|
0.173159
gal/s
|
50
in³/s
|
0.216449
gal/s
|
60
in³/s
|
0.259739
gal/s
|
70
in³/s
|
0.303029
gal/s
|
80
in³/s
|
0.346319
gal/s
|
90
in³/s
|
0.389609
gal/s
|
100
in³/s
|
0.432898
gal/s
|
110
in³/s
|
0.476188
gal/s
|
120
in³/s
|
0.519478
gal/s
|
130
in³/s
|
0.562768
gal/s
|
140
in³/s
|
0.606058
gal/s
|
150
in³/s
|
0.649348
gal/s
|
160
in³/s
|
0.692638
gal/s
|
170
in³/s
|
0.735927
gal/s
|
180
in³/s
|
0.779217
gal/s
|
190
in³/s
|
0.822507
gal/s
|
200
in³/s
|
0.865797
gal/s
|
210
in³/s
|
0.909087
gal/s
|
220
in³/s
|
0.952377
gal/s
|
230
in³/s
|
0.995666
gal/s
|
240
in³/s
|
1.03896
gal/s
|
250
in³/s
|
1.08225
gal/s
|
260
in³/s
|
1.12554
gal/s
|
270
in³/s
|
1.16883
gal/s
|
280
in³/s
|
1.21212
gal/s
|
290
in³/s
|
1.25541
gal/s
|
300
in³/s
|
1.2987
gal/s
|
310
in³/s
|
1.34199
gal/s
|
320
in³/s
|
1.38528
gal/s
|
330
in³/s
|
1.42856
gal/s
|
340
in³/s
|
1.47185
gal/s
|
350
in³/s
|
1.51514
gal/s
|
360
in³/s
|
1.55843
gal/s
|
370
in³/s
|
1.60172
gal/s
|
380
in³/s
|
1.64501
gal/s
|
390
in³/s
|
1.6883
gal/s
|
400
in³/s
|
1.73159
gal/s
|
410
in³/s
|
1.77488
gal/s
|
420
in³/s
|
1.81817
gal/s
|
430
in³/s
|
1.86146
gal/s
|
440
in³/s
|
1.90475
gal/s
|
450
in³/s
|
1.94804
gal/s
|
460
in³/s
|
1.99133
gal/s
|
470
in³/s
|
2.03462
gal/s
|
480
in³/s
|
2.07791
gal/s
|
490
in³/s
|
2.1212
gal/s
|
500
in³/s
|
2.16449
gal/s
|
510
in³/s
|
2.20778
gal/s
|
520
in³/s
|
2.25107
gal/s
|
530
in³/s
|
2.29436
gal/s
|
540
in³/s
|
2.33765
gal/s
|
550
in³/s
|
2.38094
gal/s
|
560
in³/s
|
2.42423
gal/s
|
570
in³/s
|
2.46752
gal/s
|
580
in³/s
|
2.51081
gal/s
|
590
in³/s
|
2.5541
gal/s
|
600
in³/s
|
2.59739
gal/s
|
610
in³/s
|
2.64068
gal/s
|
620
in³/s
|
2.68397
gal/s
|
630
in³/s
|
2.72726
gal/s
|
640
in³/s
|
2.77055
gal/s
|
650
in³/s
|
2.81384
gal/s
|
660
in³/s
|
2.85713
gal/s
|
670
in³/s
|
2.90042
gal/s
|
680
in³/s
|
2.94371
gal/s
|
690
in³/s
|
2.987
gal/s
|
700
in³/s
|
3.03029
gal/s
|
710
in³/s
|
3.07358
gal/s
|
720
in³/s
|
3.11687
gal/s
|
730
in³/s
|
3.16016
gal/s
|
740
in³/s
|
3.20345
gal/s
|
750
in³/s
|
3.24674
gal/s
|
760
in³/s
|
3.29003
gal/s
|
770
in³/s
|
3.33332
gal/s
|
780
in³/s
|
3.37661
gal/s
|
790
in³/s
|
3.4199
gal/s
|
800
in³/s
|
3.46319
gal/s
|
810
in³/s
|
3.50648
gal/s
|
820
in³/s
|
3.54977
gal/s
|
830
in³/s
|
3.59306
gal/s
|
840
in³/s
|
3.63635
gal/s
|
850
in³/s
|
3.67964
gal/s
|
860
in³/s
|
3.72293
gal/s
|
870
in³/s
|
3.76622
gal/s
|
880
in³/s
|
3.80951
gal/s
|
890
in³/s
|
3.8528
gal/s
|
900
in³/s
|
3.89609
gal/s
|
910
in³/s
|
3.93938
gal/s
|
920
in³/s
|
3.98267
gal/s
|
930
in³/s
|
4.02596
gal/s
|
940
in³/s
|
4.06925
gal/s
|
950
in³/s
|
4.11254
gal/s
|
960
in³/s
|
4.15583
gal/s
|
970
in³/s
|
4.19911
gal/s
|
980
in³/s
|
4.2424
gal/s
|
990
in³/s
|
4.28569
gal/s
|
1000
in³/s
|
4.32898
gal/s
|
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