Cubic meters per second (m³/s) is a compelling unit of measurement, primarily used to quantify the flow rate of liquid or gas. Often seen in the context of hydrology, it is crucial for understanding river discharges and the functioning of large-scale water supply systems. For instance, the Amazon River, the largest by discharge volume of water, has an average flow rate of about 209,000 m³/s. This sheer volume of water is equivalent to filling over 83 Olympic-size swimming pools every second!
In engineering, m³/s can determine the capacity of HVAC systems or the ventilation needs in building designs, especially in projects requiring meticulous climate control. Understanding flow rates in m³/s aids in improving efficiency across industries, ensuring resources are utilized effectively, and maintaining ecological balance in natural water bodies.
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.
| Cubic meters per second | Cubic kilometers per second |
|---|---|
0
m³/s
|
0
km³/s
|
1
m³/s
|
1e-9
km³/s
|
2
m³/s
|
2e-9
km³/s
|
3
m³/s
|
3e-9
km³/s
|
4
m³/s
|
4e-9
km³/s
|
5
m³/s
|
5e-9
km³/s
|
6
m³/s
|
6e-9
km³/s
|
7
m³/s
|
7e-9
km³/s
|
8
m³/s
|
8e-9
km³/s
|
9
m³/s
|
9e-9
km³/s
|
10
m³/s
|
1e-8
km³/s
|
11
m³/s
|
1.1e-8
km³/s
|
12
m³/s
|
1.2e-8
km³/s
|
13
m³/s
|
1.3e-8
km³/s
|
14
m³/s
|
1.4e-8
km³/s
|
15
m³/s
|
1.5e-8
km³/s
|
16
m³/s
|
1.6e-8
km³/s
|
17
m³/s
|
1.7e-8
km³/s
|
18
m³/s
|
1.8e-8
km³/s
|
19
m³/s
|
1.9e-8
km³/s
|
20
m³/s
|
2e-8
km³/s
|
21
m³/s
|
2.1e-8
km³/s
|
22
m³/s
|
2.2e-8
km³/s
|
23
m³/s
|
2.3e-8
km³/s
|
24
m³/s
|
2.4e-8
km³/s
|
25
m³/s
|
2.5e-8
km³/s
|
26
m³/s
|
2.6e-8
km³/s
|
27
m³/s
|
2.7e-8
km³/s
|
28
m³/s
|
2.8e-8
km³/s
|
29
m³/s
|
2.9e-8
km³/s
|
30
m³/s
|
3e-8
km³/s
|
31
m³/s
|
3.1e-8
km³/s
|
32
m³/s
|
3.2e-8
km³/s
|
33
m³/s
|
3.3e-8
km³/s
|
34
m³/s
|
3.4e-8
km³/s
|
35
m³/s
|
3.5e-8
km³/s
|
36
m³/s
|
3.6e-8
km³/s
|
37
m³/s
|
3.7e-8
km³/s
|
38
m³/s
|
3.8e-8
km³/s
|
39
m³/s
|
3.9e-8
km³/s
|
40
m³/s
|
4e-8
km³/s
|
41
m³/s
|
4.1e-8
km³/s
|
42
m³/s
|
4.2e-8
km³/s
|
43
m³/s
|
4.3e-8
km³/s
|
44
m³/s
|
4.4e-8
km³/s
|
45
m³/s
|
4.5e-8
km³/s
|
46
m³/s
|
4.6e-8
km³/s
|
47
m³/s
|
4.7e-8
km³/s
|
48
m³/s
|
4.8e-8
km³/s
|
49
m³/s
|
4.9e-8
km³/s
|
50
m³/s
|
5e-8
km³/s
|
51
m³/s
|
5.1e-8
km³/s
|
52
m³/s
|
5.2e-8
km³/s
|
53
m³/s
|
5.3e-8
km³/s
|
54
m³/s
|
5.4e-8
km³/s
|
55
m³/s
|
5.5e-8
km³/s
|
56
m³/s
|
5.6e-8
km³/s
|
57
m³/s
|
5.7e-8
km³/s
|
58
m³/s
|
5.8e-8
km³/s
|
59
m³/s
|
5.9e-8
km³/s
|
60
m³/s
|
6e-8
km³/s
|
61
m³/s
|
6.1e-8
km³/s
|
62
m³/s
|
6.2e-8
km³/s
|
63
m³/s
|
6.3e-8
km³/s
|
64
m³/s
|
6.4e-8
km³/s
|
65
m³/s
|
6.5e-8
km³/s
|
66
m³/s
|
6.6e-8
km³/s
|
67
m³/s
|
6.7e-8
km³/s
|
68
m³/s
|
6.8e-8
km³/s
|
69
m³/s
|
6.9e-8
km³/s
|
70
m³/s
|
7e-8
km³/s
|
71
m³/s
|
7.1e-8
km³/s
|
72
m³/s
|
7.2e-8
km³/s
|
73
m³/s
|
7.3e-8
km³/s
|
74
m³/s
|
7.4e-8
km³/s
|
75
m³/s
|
7.5e-8
km³/s
|
76
m³/s
|
7.6e-8
km³/s
|
77
m³/s
|
7.7e-8
km³/s
|
78
m³/s
|
7.8e-8
km³/s
|
79
m³/s
|
7.9e-8
km³/s
|
80
m³/s
|
8e-8
km³/s
|
81
m³/s
|
8.1e-8
km³/s
|
82
m³/s
|
8.2e-8
km³/s
|
83
m³/s
|
8.3e-8
km³/s
|
84
m³/s
|
8.4e-8
km³/s
|
85
m³/s
|
8.5e-8
km³/s
|
86
m³/s
|
8.6e-8
km³/s
|
87
m³/s
|
8.7e-8
km³/s
|
88
m³/s
|
8.8e-8
km³/s
|
89
m³/s
|
8.9e-8
km³/s
|
90
m³/s
|
9e-8
km³/s
|
91
m³/s
|
9.1e-8
km³/s
|
92
m³/s
|
9.2e-8
km³/s
|
93
m³/s
|
9.3e-8
km³/s
|
94
m³/s
|
9.4e-8
km³/s
|
95
m³/s
|
9.5e-8
km³/s
|
96
m³/s
|
9.6e-8
km³/s
|
97
m³/s
|
9.7e-8
km³/s
|
98
m³/s
|
9.8e-8
km³/s
|
99
m³/s
|
9.9e-8
km³/s
|
100
m³/s
|
1e-7
km³/s
|
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