The cubic kilometer per second (km³/s) is an immense unit of volumetric flow rate, often used to describe the colossal discharges from natural phenomena like volcanic eruptions or catastrophic floods. To put it into perspective, consider that the entire flow of the Amazon River, the largest river by discharge volume in the world, averages about 0.21 km³/s. This staggering volume showcases the incredible power and scale inherent in natural water and magma systems.
Such massive flow rates are not commonly encountered in everyday scenarios, making this unit indispensable for geologists and hydrologists attempting to quantify and model the transport and dispersal of water or magma over large geographic areas. Understanding these flows can be crucial for mitigating the impacts of natural disasters.
The centilitre per second (cL/s) may seem like an unusual unit of flow rate measurement, but it’s particularly significant in the realms of beverage production and culinary arts. If you’ve ever marveled at the precision of an espresso machine or the perfect pour of a bartender, you’re witnessing the magic of flow rates. An espresso machine, for instance, often uses precise flow rates to deliver a perfect, rich shot, often flowing at around 6-8 cL/s.
Interestingly, flow rates were critical even in Roman times for aqueduct design and water distribution. The precision continues today in modern science and industry. Even in simple household devices like kitchen faucets, understanding flow rates helps manage water usage efficiently and sustainably. Such a tiny unit, yet it embodies the harmony of precision and resource management across countless domains.
| Cubic kilometers per second | Centilitres per second |
|---|---|
0
km³/s
|
0
cl/s
|
0.1
km³/s
|
1e+13
cl/s
|
0.2
km³/s
|
2e+13
cl/s
|
0.3
km³/s
|
3e+13
cl/s
|
0.4
km³/s
|
4e+13
cl/s
|
0.5
km³/s
|
5e+13
cl/s
|
0.6
km³/s
|
6e+13
cl/s
|
0.7
km³/s
|
7e+13
cl/s
|
0.8
km³/s
|
8e+13
cl/s
|
0.9
km³/s
|
9e+13
cl/s
|
1
km³/s
|
1e+14
cl/s
|
1.1
km³/s
|
1.1e+14
cl/s
|
1.2
km³/s
|
1.2e+14
cl/s
|
1.3
km³/s
|
1.3e+14
cl/s
|
1.4
km³/s
|
1.4e+14
cl/s
|
1.5
km³/s
|
1.5e+14
cl/s
|
1.6
km³/s
|
1.6e+14
cl/s
|
1.7
km³/s
|
1.7e+14
cl/s
|
1.8
km³/s
|
1.8e+14
cl/s
|
1.9
km³/s
|
1.9e+14
cl/s
|
2
km³/s
|
2e+14
cl/s
|
2.1
km³/s
|
2.1e+14
cl/s
|
2.2
km³/s
|
2.2e+14
cl/s
|
2.3
km³/s
|
2.3e+14
cl/s
|
2.4
km³/s
|
2.4e+14
cl/s
|
2.5
km³/s
|
2.5e+14
cl/s
|
2.6
km³/s
|
2.6e+14
cl/s
|
2.7
km³/s
|
2.7e+14
cl/s
|
2.8
km³/s
|
2.8e+14
cl/s
|
2.9
km³/s
|
2.9e+14
cl/s
|
3
km³/s
|
3e+14
cl/s
|
3.1
km³/s
|
3.1e+14
cl/s
|
3.2
km³/s
|
3.2e+14
cl/s
|
3.3
km³/s
|
3.3e+14
cl/s
|
3.4
km³/s
|
3.4e+14
cl/s
|
3.5
km³/s
|
3.5e+14
cl/s
|
3.6
km³/s
|
3.6e+14
cl/s
|
3.7
km³/s
|
3.7e+14
cl/s
|
3.8
km³/s
|
3.8e+14
cl/s
|
3.9
km³/s
|
3.9e+14
cl/s
|
4
km³/s
|
4e+14
cl/s
|
4.1
km³/s
|
4.1e+14
cl/s
|
4.2
km³/s
|
4.2e+14
cl/s
|
4.3
km³/s
|
4.3e+14
cl/s
|
4.4
km³/s
|
4.4e+14
cl/s
|
4.5
km³/s
|
4.5e+14
cl/s
|
4.6
km³/s
|
4.6e+14
cl/s
|
4.7
km³/s
|
4.7e+14
cl/s
|
4.8
km³/s
|
4.8e+14
cl/s
|
4.9
km³/s
|
4.9e+14
cl/s
|
5
km³/s
|
5e+14
cl/s
|
5.1
km³/s
|
5.1e+14
cl/s
|
5.2
km³/s
|
5.2e+14
cl/s
|
5.3
km³/s
|
5.3e+14
cl/s
|
5.4
km³/s
|
5.4e+14
cl/s
|
5.5
km³/s
|
5.5e+14
cl/s
|
5.6
km³/s
|
5.6e+14
cl/s
|
5.7
km³/s
|
5.7e+14
cl/s
|
5.8
km³/s
|
5.8e+14
cl/s
|
5.9
km³/s
|
5.9e+14
cl/s
|
6
km³/s
|
6e+14
cl/s
|
6.1
km³/s
|
6.1e+14
cl/s
|
6.2
km³/s
|
6.2e+14
cl/s
|
6.3
km³/s
|
6.3e+14
cl/s
|
6.4
km³/s
|
6.4e+14
cl/s
|
6.5
km³/s
|
6.5e+14
cl/s
|
6.6
km³/s
|
6.6e+14
cl/s
|
6.7
km³/s
|
6.7e+14
cl/s
|
6.8
km³/s
|
6.8e+14
cl/s
|
6.9
km³/s
|
6.9e+14
cl/s
|
7
km³/s
|
7e+14
cl/s
|
7.1
km³/s
|
7.1e+14
cl/s
|
7.2
km³/s
|
7.2e+14
cl/s
|
7.3
km³/s
|
7.3e+14
cl/s
|
7.4
km³/s
|
7.4e+14
cl/s
|
7.5
km³/s
|
7.5e+14
cl/s
|
7.6
km³/s
|
7.6e+14
cl/s
|
7.7
km³/s
|
7.7e+14
cl/s
|
7.8
km³/s
|
7.8e+14
cl/s
|
7.9
km³/s
|
7.9e+14
cl/s
|
8
km³/s
|
8e+14
cl/s
|
8.1
km³/s
|
8.1e+14
cl/s
|
8.2
km³/s
|
8.2e+14
cl/s
|
8.3
km³/s
|
8.3e+14
cl/s
|
8.4
km³/s
|
8.4e+14
cl/s
|
8.5
km³/s
|
8.5e+14
cl/s
|
8.6
km³/s
|
8.6e+14
cl/s
|
8.7
km³/s
|
8.7e+14
cl/s
|
8.8
km³/s
|
8.8e+14
cl/s
|
8.9
km³/s
|
8.9e+14
cl/s
|
9
km³/s
|
9e+14
cl/s
|
9.1
km³/s
|
9.1e+14
cl/s
|
9.2
km³/s
|
9.2e+14
cl/s
|
9.3
km³/s
|
9.3e+14
cl/s
|
9.4
km³/s
|
9.4e+14
cl/s
|
9.5
km³/s
|
9.5e+14
cl/s
|
9.6
km³/s
|
9.6e+14
cl/s
|
9.7
km³/s
|
9.7e+14
cl/s
|
9.8
km³/s
|
9.8e+14
cl/s
|
9.9
km³/s
|
9.9e+14
cl/s
|
10
km³/s
|
1e+15
cl/s
|
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