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.
A kilolitre per minute (kL/min) is a unit of flow rate, often applied in contexts like industrial processes, large-scale water management, and even firefighting operations. It measures the volume of liquid flowing at a rate of 1,000 liters per minute, which is a staggering amount of liquid when you consider it could fill an Olympic-sized swimming pool in less than a day. This unit showcases the dynamic capabilities of modern infrastructure and technology, particularly in water treatment plants, where flow rates are crucial for maintaining efficient systems. In today’s world, understanding these units helps us appreciate the sheer scale and precision involved in managing vital resources across the globe.
Cubic inches per second | Kilolitres per minute |
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0
in³/s
|
0
kl/min
|
10
in³/s
|
0.00983219
kl/min
|
20
in³/s
|
0.0196644
kl/min
|
30
in³/s
|
0.0294966
kl/min
|
40
in³/s
|
0.0393288
kl/min
|
50
in³/s
|
0.049161
kl/min
|
60
in³/s
|
0.0589932
kl/min
|
70
in³/s
|
0.0688254
kl/min
|
80
in³/s
|
0.0786575
kl/min
|
90
in³/s
|
0.0884897
kl/min
|
100
in³/s
|
0.0983219
kl/min
|
110
in³/s
|
0.108154
kl/min
|
120
in³/s
|
0.117986
kl/min
|
130
in³/s
|
0.127819
kl/min
|
140
in³/s
|
0.137651
kl/min
|
150
in³/s
|
0.147483
kl/min
|
160
in³/s
|
0.157315
kl/min
|
170
in³/s
|
0.167147
kl/min
|
180
in³/s
|
0.176979
kl/min
|
190
in³/s
|
0.186812
kl/min
|
200
in³/s
|
0.196644
kl/min
|
210
in³/s
|
0.206476
kl/min
|
220
in³/s
|
0.216308
kl/min
|
230
in³/s
|
0.22614
kl/min
|
240
in³/s
|
0.235973
kl/min
|
250
in³/s
|
0.245805
kl/min
|
260
in³/s
|
0.255637
kl/min
|
270
in³/s
|
0.265469
kl/min
|
280
in³/s
|
0.275301
kl/min
|
290
in³/s
|
0.285134
kl/min
|
300
in³/s
|
0.294966
kl/min
|
310
in³/s
|
0.304798
kl/min
|
320
in³/s
|
0.31463
kl/min
|
330
in³/s
|
0.324462
kl/min
|
340
in³/s
|
0.334295
kl/min
|
350
in³/s
|
0.344127
kl/min
|
360
in³/s
|
0.353959
kl/min
|
370
in³/s
|
0.363791
kl/min
|
380
in³/s
|
0.373623
kl/min
|
390
in³/s
|
0.383456
kl/min
|
400
in³/s
|
0.393288
kl/min
|
410
in³/s
|
0.40312
kl/min
|
420
in³/s
|
0.412952
kl/min
|
430
in³/s
|
0.422784
kl/min
|
440
in³/s
|
0.432616
kl/min
|
450
in³/s
|
0.442449
kl/min
|
460
in³/s
|
0.452281
kl/min
|
470
in³/s
|
0.462113
kl/min
|
480
in³/s
|
0.471945
kl/min
|
490
in³/s
|
0.481777
kl/min
|
500
in³/s
|
0.49161
kl/min
|
510
in³/s
|
0.501442
kl/min
|
520
in³/s
|
0.511274
kl/min
|
530
in³/s
|
0.521106
kl/min
|
540
in³/s
|
0.530938
kl/min
|
550
in³/s
|
0.540771
kl/min
|
560
in³/s
|
0.550603
kl/min
|
570
in³/s
|
0.560435
kl/min
|
580
in³/s
|
0.570267
kl/min
|
590
in³/s
|
0.580099
kl/min
|
600
in³/s
|
0.589932
kl/min
|
610
in³/s
|
0.599764
kl/min
|
620
in³/s
|
0.609596
kl/min
|
630
in³/s
|
0.619428
kl/min
|
640
in³/s
|
0.62926
kl/min
|
650
in³/s
|
0.639093
kl/min
|
660
in³/s
|
0.648925
kl/min
|
670
in³/s
|
0.658757
kl/min
|
680
in³/s
|
0.668589
kl/min
|
690
in³/s
|
0.678421
kl/min
|
700
in³/s
|
0.688254
kl/min
|
710
in³/s
|
0.698086
kl/min
|
720
in³/s
|
0.707918
kl/min
|
730
in³/s
|
0.71775
kl/min
|
740
in³/s
|
0.727582
kl/min
|
750
in³/s
|
0.737414
kl/min
|
760
in³/s
|
0.747247
kl/min
|
770
in³/s
|
0.757079
kl/min
|
780
in³/s
|
0.766911
kl/min
|
790
in³/s
|
0.776743
kl/min
|
800
in³/s
|
0.786575
kl/min
|
810
in³/s
|
0.796408
kl/min
|
820
in³/s
|
0.80624
kl/min
|
830
in³/s
|
0.816072
kl/min
|
840
in³/s
|
0.825904
kl/min
|
850
in³/s
|
0.835736
kl/min
|
860
in³/s
|
0.845569
kl/min
|
870
in³/s
|
0.855401
kl/min
|
880
in³/s
|
0.865233
kl/min
|
890
in³/s
|
0.875065
kl/min
|
900
in³/s
|
0.884897
kl/min
|
910
in³/s
|
0.89473
kl/min
|
920
in³/s
|
0.904562
kl/min
|
930
in³/s
|
0.914394
kl/min
|
940
in³/s
|
0.924226
kl/min
|
950
in³/s
|
0.934058
kl/min
|
960
in³/s
|
0.943891
kl/min
|
970
in³/s
|
0.953723
kl/min
|
980
in³/s
|
0.963555
kl/min
|
990
in³/s
|
0.973387
kl/min
|
1000
in³/s
|
0.983219
kl/min
|
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