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 meter per year” is a unit of volumetric flow rate that quantifies the amount of volume passing through a system in one year. This unit is often employed in contexts such as hydrology, where it measures the flow rates of rivers to assess water management and distribution. Imagine a single cubic meter cube—roughly the size of a dishwasher—passing by you once every year; it’s a stark reminder of the vast scale at which natural water systems operate.
Interestingly, this unit allows for the calculation of a river’s annual discharge, which can influence decisions related to agriculture, urban water supply, and environmental conservation. An understanding of flow rates on this scale contributes significantly to sustainable water resource management in different regions worldwide.
| Cubic meters per second | Cubic meters per year |
|---|---|
0
m³/s
|
0
m³/a
|
1
m³/s
|
3.15576e+7
m³/a
|
2
m³/s
|
6.31152e+7
m³/a
|
3
m³/s
|
9.46728e+7
m³/a
|
4
m³/s
|
1.2623e+8
m³/a
|
5
m³/s
|
1.57788e+8
m³/a
|
6
m³/s
|
1.89346e+8
m³/a
|
7
m³/s
|
2.20903e+8
m³/a
|
8
m³/s
|
2.52461e+8
m³/a
|
9
m³/s
|
2.84018e+8
m³/a
|
10
m³/s
|
3.15576e+8
m³/a
|
11
m³/s
|
3.47134e+8
m³/a
|
12
m³/s
|
3.78691e+8
m³/a
|
13
m³/s
|
4.10249e+8
m³/a
|
14
m³/s
|
4.41806e+8
m³/a
|
15
m³/s
|
4.73364e+8
m³/a
|
16
m³/s
|
5.04922e+8
m³/a
|
17
m³/s
|
5.36479e+8
m³/a
|
18
m³/s
|
5.68037e+8
m³/a
|
19
m³/s
|
5.99594e+8
m³/a
|
20
m³/s
|
6.31152e+8
m³/a
|
21
m³/s
|
6.6271e+8
m³/a
|
22
m³/s
|
6.94267e+8
m³/a
|
23
m³/s
|
7.25825e+8
m³/a
|
24
m³/s
|
7.57382e+8
m³/a
|
25
m³/s
|
7.8894e+8
m³/a
|
26
m³/s
|
8.20498e+8
m³/a
|
27
m³/s
|
8.52055e+8
m³/a
|
28
m³/s
|
8.83613e+8
m³/a
|
29
m³/s
|
9.1517e+8
m³/a
|
30
m³/s
|
9.46728e+8
m³/a
|
31
m³/s
|
9.78286e+8
m³/a
|
32
m³/s
|
1.00984e+9
m³/a
|
33
m³/s
|
1.0414e+9
m³/a
|
34
m³/s
|
1.07296e+9
m³/a
|
35
m³/s
|
1.10452e+9
m³/a
|
36
m³/s
|
1.13607e+9
m³/a
|
37
m³/s
|
1.16763e+9
m³/a
|
38
m³/s
|
1.19919e+9
m³/a
|
39
m³/s
|
1.23075e+9
m³/a
|
40
m³/s
|
1.2623e+9
m³/a
|
41
m³/s
|
1.29386e+9
m³/a
|
42
m³/s
|
1.32542e+9
m³/a
|
43
m³/s
|
1.35698e+9
m³/a
|
44
m³/s
|
1.38853e+9
m³/a
|
45
m³/s
|
1.42009e+9
m³/a
|
46
m³/s
|
1.45165e+9
m³/a
|
47
m³/s
|
1.48321e+9
m³/a
|
48
m³/s
|
1.51476e+9
m³/a
|
49
m³/s
|
1.54632e+9
m³/a
|
50
m³/s
|
1.57788e+9
m³/a
|
51
m³/s
|
1.60944e+9
m³/a
|
52
m³/s
|
1.641e+9
m³/a
|
53
m³/s
|
1.67255e+9
m³/a
|
54
m³/s
|
1.70411e+9
m³/a
|
55
m³/s
|
1.73567e+9
m³/a
|
56
m³/s
|
1.76723e+9
m³/a
|
57
m³/s
|
1.79878e+9
m³/a
|
58
m³/s
|
1.83034e+9
m³/a
|
59
m³/s
|
1.8619e+9
m³/a
|
60
m³/s
|
1.89346e+9
m³/a
|
61
m³/s
|
1.92501e+9
m³/a
|
62
m³/s
|
1.95657e+9
m³/a
|
63
m³/s
|
1.98813e+9
m³/a
|
64
m³/s
|
2.01969e+9
m³/a
|
65
m³/s
|
2.05124e+9
m³/a
|
66
m³/s
|
2.0828e+9
m³/a
|
67
m³/s
|
2.11436e+9
m³/a
|
68
m³/s
|
2.14592e+9
m³/a
|
69
m³/s
|
2.17747e+9
m³/a
|
70
m³/s
|
2.20903e+9
m³/a
|
71
m³/s
|
2.24059e+9
m³/a
|
72
m³/s
|
2.27215e+9
m³/a
|
73
m³/s
|
2.3037e+9
m³/a
|
74
m³/s
|
2.33526e+9
m³/a
|
75
m³/s
|
2.36682e+9
m³/a
|
76
m³/s
|
2.39838e+9
m³/a
|
77
m³/s
|
2.42994e+9
m³/a
|
78
m³/s
|
2.46149e+9
m³/a
|
79
m³/s
|
2.49305e+9
m³/a
|
80
m³/s
|
2.52461e+9
m³/a
|
81
m³/s
|
2.55617e+9
m³/a
|
82
m³/s
|
2.58772e+9
m³/a
|
83
m³/s
|
2.61928e+9
m³/a
|
84
m³/s
|
2.65084e+9
m³/a
|
85
m³/s
|
2.6824e+9
m³/a
|
86
m³/s
|
2.71395e+9
m³/a
|
87
m³/s
|
2.74551e+9
m³/a
|
88
m³/s
|
2.77707e+9
m³/a
|
89
m³/s
|
2.80863e+9
m³/a
|
90
m³/s
|
2.84018e+9
m³/a
|
91
m³/s
|
2.87174e+9
m³/a
|
92
m³/s
|
2.9033e+9
m³/a
|
93
m³/s
|
2.93486e+9
m³/a
|
94
m³/s
|
2.96641e+9
m³/a
|
95
m³/s
|
2.99797e+9
m³/a
|
96
m³/s
|
3.02953e+9
m³/a
|
97
m³/s
|
3.06109e+9
m³/a
|
98
m³/s
|
3.09264e+9
m³/a
|
99
m³/s
|
3.1242e+9
m³/a
|
100
m³/s
|
3.15576e+9
m³/a
|
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