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.
Cubic yards per hour is a unit commonly used to measure the flow rate of bulk materials, such as soil, concrete, or grains, making it essential in industries like construction and agriculture. Picture a large dump truck being filled in an hour; this metric can determine how efficiently materials are moved or processed in projects. Interestingly, despite its practicality, this unit blends the realms of volume and time, offering a dynamic overview of work pace and operational efficiency.
Historically, such measurements have contributed to monumental projects like the construction of canals and large-scale infrastructure where controlling the rate of material movement ensured timely completion. Understanding and leveraging cubic yards per hour is crucial in optimizing resource allocation and project scheduling.
Cubic meters per second | Cubic yards per hour |
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0
m³/s
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0
yd³/h
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1
m³/s
|
4708.61774
yd³/h
|
2
m³/s
|
9417.23547
yd³/h
|
3
m³/s
|
14125.85321
yd³/h
|
4
m³/s
|
18834.47094
yd³/h
|
5
m³/s
|
23543.08868
yd³/h
|
6
m³/s
|
28251.70641
yd³/h
|
7
m³/s
|
32960.32415
yd³/h
|
8
m³/s
|
37668.94188
yd³/h
|
9
m³/s
|
42377.55962
yd³/h
|
10
m³/s
|
47086.17735
yd³/h
|
11
m³/s
|
51794.79509
yd³/h
|
12
m³/s
|
56503.41282
yd³/h
|
13
m³/s
|
61212.03056
yd³/h
|
14
m³/s
|
65920.64829
yd³/h
|
15
m³/s
|
70629.26603
yd³/h
|
16
m³/s
|
75337.88376
yd³/h
|
17
m³/s
|
80046.5015
yd³/h
|
18
m³/s
|
84755.11923
yd³/h
|
19
m³/s
|
89463.73697
yd³/h
|
20
m³/s
|
94172.3547
yd³/h
|
21
m³/s
|
98880.97244
yd³/h
|
22
m³/s
|
103589.59017
yd³/h
|
23
m³/s
|
108298.20791
yd³/h
|
24
m³/s
|
113006.82564
yd³/h
|
25
m³/s
|
117715.44338
yd³/h
|
26
m³/s
|
122424.06111
yd³/h
|
27
m³/s
|
127132.67885
yd³/h
|
28
m³/s
|
131841.29658
yd³/h
|
29
m³/s
|
136549.91432
yd³/h
|
30
m³/s
|
141258.53205
yd³/h
|
31
m³/s
|
145967.14979
yd³/h
|
32
m³/s
|
150675.76752
yd³/h
|
33
m³/s
|
155384.38526
yd³/h
|
34
m³/s
|
160093.00299
yd³/h
|
35
m³/s
|
164801.62073
yd³/h
|
36
m³/s
|
169510.23846
yd³/h
|
37
m³/s
|
174218.8562
yd³/h
|
38
m³/s
|
178927.47393
yd³/h
|
39
m³/s
|
183636.09167
yd³/h
|
40
m³/s
|
188344.7094
yd³/h
|
41
m³/s
|
193053.32714
yd³/h
|
42
m³/s
|
197761.94487
yd³/h
|
43
m³/s
|
202470.56261
yd³/h
|
44
m³/s
|
207179.18034
yd³/h
|
45
m³/s
|
211887.79808
yd³/h
|
46
m³/s
|
216596.41581
yd³/h
|
47
m³/s
|
221305.03355
yd³/h
|
48
m³/s
|
226013.65128
yd³/h
|
49
m³/s
|
230722.26902
yd³/h
|
50
m³/s
|
235430.88675
yd³/h
|
51
m³/s
|
240139.50449
yd³/h
|
52
m³/s
|
244848.12222
yd³/h
|
53
m³/s
|
249556.73996
yd³/h
|
54
m³/s
|
254265.35769
yd³/h
|
55
m³/s
|
258973.97543
yd³/h
|
56
m³/s
|
263682.59317
yd³/h
|
57
m³/s
|
268391.2109
yd³/h
|
58
m³/s
|
273099.82864
yd³/h
|
59
m³/s
|
277808.44637
yd³/h
|
60
m³/s
|
282517.06411
yd³/h
|
61
m³/s
|
287225.68184
yd³/h
|
62
m³/s
|
291934.29958
yd³/h
|
63
m³/s
|
296642.91731
yd³/h
|
64
m³/s
|
301351.53505
yd³/h
|
65
m³/s
|
306060.15278
yd³/h
|
66
m³/s
|
310768.77052
yd³/h
|
67
m³/s
|
315477.38825
yd³/h
|
68
m³/s
|
320186.00599
yd³/h
|
69
m³/s
|
324894.62372
yd³/h
|
70
m³/s
|
329603.24146
yd³/h
|
71
m³/s
|
334311.85919
yd³/h
|
72
m³/s
|
339020.47693
yd³/h
|
73
m³/s
|
343729.09466
yd³/h
|
74
m³/s
|
348437.7124
yd³/h
|
75
m³/s
|
353146.33013
yd³/h
|
76
m³/s
|
357854.94787
yd³/h
|
77
m³/s
|
362563.5656
yd³/h
|
78
m³/s
|
367272.18334
yd³/h
|
79
m³/s
|
371980.80107
yd³/h
|
80
m³/s
|
376689.41881
yd³/h
|
81
m³/s
|
381398.03654
yd³/h
|
82
m³/s
|
386106.65428
yd³/h
|
83
m³/s
|
390815.27201
yd³/h
|
84
m³/s
|
395523.88975
yd³/h
|
85
m³/s
|
400232.50748
yd³/h
|
86
m³/s
|
404941.12522
yd³/h
|
87
m³/s
|
409649.74295
yd³/h
|
88
m³/s
|
414358.36069
yd³/h
|
89
m³/s
|
419066.97842
yd³/h
|
90
m³/s
|
423775.59616
yd³/h
|
91
m³/s
|
428484.21389
yd³/h
|
92
m³/s
|
433192.83163
yd³/h
|
93
m³/s
|
437901.44936
yd³/h
|
94
m³/s
|
442610.0671
yd³/h
|
95
m³/s
|
447318.68483
yd³/h
|
96
m³/s
|
452027.30257
yd³/h
|
97
m³/s
|
456735.9203
yd³/h
|
98
m³/s
|
461444.53804
yd³/h
|
99
m³/s
|
466153.15577
yd³/h
|
100
m³/s
|
470861.77351
yd³/h
|
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