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 pint per second unit may not seem familiar to some, but it’s a fascinating measure of flow rate, primarily used to quantify liquid flow in a system. Originating from the British Imperial system, a pint per second represents the volume of one pint flowing through a conduit every second. While we often think about flow rates in terms of liters per second or gallons per hour, pint per second can be a useful measure for smaller-scale applications, especially in culinary or laboratory settings.
Interestingly, the concept of flow rate is crucial in various industries, from chemical processing to beverage dispensing. Consider beer taps at a busy pub; they might be designed to achieve an optimal flow rate, ensuring a pint of beer is expertly poured in a matter of seconds, balancing speed and quality to create the perfect pour.
| Cubic inches per second | Pints per second |
|---|---|
0
in³/s
|
0
pnt/s
|
10
in³/s
|
0.346319
pnt/s
|
20
in³/s
|
0.692638
pnt/s
|
30
in³/s
|
1.03896
pnt/s
|
40
in³/s
|
1.38528
pnt/s
|
50
in³/s
|
1.73159
pnt/s
|
60
in³/s
|
2.07791
pnt/s
|
70
in³/s
|
2.42423
pnt/s
|
80
in³/s
|
2.77055
pnt/s
|
90
in³/s
|
3.11687
pnt/s
|
100
in³/s
|
3.46319
pnt/s
|
110
in³/s
|
3.80951
pnt/s
|
120
in³/s
|
4.15583
pnt/s
|
130
in³/s
|
4.50214
pnt/s
|
140
in³/s
|
4.84846
pnt/s
|
150
in³/s
|
5.19478
pnt/s
|
160
in³/s
|
5.5411
pnt/s
|
170
in³/s
|
5.88742
pnt/s
|
180
in³/s
|
6.23374
pnt/s
|
190
in³/s
|
6.58006
pnt/s
|
200
in³/s
|
6.92638
pnt/s
|
210
in³/s
|
7.27269
pnt/s
|
220
in³/s
|
7.61901
pnt/s
|
230
in³/s
|
7.96533
pnt/s
|
240
in³/s
|
8.31165
pnt/s
|
250
in³/s
|
8.65797
pnt/s
|
260
in³/s
|
9.00429
pnt/s
|
270
in³/s
|
9.35061
pnt/s
|
280
in³/s
|
9.69693
pnt/s
|
290
in³/s
|
10.04324
pnt/s
|
300
in³/s
|
10.38956
pnt/s
|
310
in³/s
|
10.73588
pnt/s
|
320
in³/s
|
11.0822
pnt/s
|
330
in³/s
|
11.42852
pnt/s
|
340
in³/s
|
11.77484
pnt/s
|
350
in³/s
|
12.12116
pnt/s
|
360
in³/s
|
12.46748
pnt/s
|
370
in³/s
|
12.81379
pnt/s
|
380
in³/s
|
13.16011
pnt/s
|
390
in³/s
|
13.50643
pnt/s
|
400
in³/s
|
13.85275
pnt/s
|
410
in³/s
|
14.19907
pnt/s
|
420
in³/s
|
14.54539
pnt/s
|
430
in³/s
|
14.89171
pnt/s
|
440
in³/s
|
15.23803
pnt/s
|
450
in³/s
|
15.58434
pnt/s
|
460
in³/s
|
15.93066
pnt/s
|
470
in³/s
|
16.27698
pnt/s
|
480
in³/s
|
16.6233
pnt/s
|
490
in³/s
|
16.96962
pnt/s
|
500
in³/s
|
17.31594
pnt/s
|
510
in³/s
|
17.66226
pnt/s
|
520
in³/s
|
18.00858
pnt/s
|
530
in³/s
|
18.35489
pnt/s
|
540
in³/s
|
18.70121
pnt/s
|
550
in³/s
|
19.04753
pnt/s
|
560
in³/s
|
19.39385
pnt/s
|
570
in³/s
|
19.74017
pnt/s
|
580
in³/s
|
20.08649
pnt/s
|
590
in³/s
|
20.43281
pnt/s
|
600
in³/s
|
20.77913
pnt/s
|
610
in³/s
|
21.12544
pnt/s
|
620
in³/s
|
21.47176
pnt/s
|
630
in³/s
|
21.81808
pnt/s
|
640
in³/s
|
22.1644
pnt/s
|
650
in³/s
|
22.51072
pnt/s
|
660
in³/s
|
22.85704
pnt/s
|
670
in³/s
|
23.20336
pnt/s
|
680
in³/s
|
23.54968
pnt/s
|
690
in³/s
|
23.89599
pnt/s
|
700
in³/s
|
24.24231
pnt/s
|
710
in³/s
|
24.58863
pnt/s
|
720
in³/s
|
24.93495
pnt/s
|
730
in³/s
|
25.28127
pnt/s
|
740
in³/s
|
25.62759
pnt/s
|
750
in³/s
|
25.97391
pnt/s
|
760
in³/s
|
26.32023
pnt/s
|
770
in³/s
|
26.66654
pnt/s
|
780
in³/s
|
27.01286
pnt/s
|
790
in³/s
|
27.35918
pnt/s
|
800
in³/s
|
27.7055
pnt/s
|
810
in³/s
|
28.05182
pnt/s
|
820
in³/s
|
28.39814
pnt/s
|
830
in³/s
|
28.74446
pnt/s
|
840
in³/s
|
29.09078
pnt/s
|
850
in³/s
|
29.43709
pnt/s
|
860
in³/s
|
29.78341
pnt/s
|
870
in³/s
|
30.12973
pnt/s
|
880
in³/s
|
30.47605
pnt/s
|
890
in³/s
|
30.82237
pnt/s
|
900
in³/s
|
31.16869
pnt/s
|
910
in³/s
|
31.51501
pnt/s
|
920
in³/s
|
31.86133
pnt/s
|
930
in³/s
|
32.20764
pnt/s
|
940
in³/s
|
32.55396
pnt/s
|
950
in³/s
|
32.90028
pnt/s
|
960
in³/s
|
33.2466
pnt/s
|
970
in³/s
|
33.59292
pnt/s
|
980
in³/s
|
33.93924
pnt/s
|
990
in³/s
|
34.28556
pnt/s
|
1000
in³/s
|
34.63188
pnt/s
|
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