The unit “cubic yard per second” is a measure of volumetric flow rate, often used in engineering and hydrology to quantify the rate at which a volume of liquid, such as water, flows in a system. One cubic yard per second translates to an immense 764.555 liters per second, highlighting its utility in large-scale applications like river flow measurements or irrigation systems. To put it in perspective, this rate could fill an Olympic-sized swimming pool in roughly two hours!
In the 19th century, as industrial and municipal water demands increased, the mining sector and large-scale waterworks projects became some of the earliest adopters of the cubic yard per second. It’s a testament to how critical this unit has been in shaping water management practices around the world, ensuring efficient usage and distribution of this vital resource.
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.
| Cubic yards per second | Cubic inches per second |
|---|---|
0
yd³/s
|
0
in³/s
|
0.5
yd³/s
|
23328.12979
in³/s
|
1
yd³/s
|
46656.25959
in³/s
|
1.5
yd³/s
|
69984.38938
in³/s
|
2
yd³/s
|
93312.51917
in³/s
|
2.5
yd³/s
|
116640.64897
in³/s
|
3
yd³/s
|
139968.77876
in³/s
|
3.5
yd³/s
|
163296.90856
in³/s
|
4
yd³/s
|
186625.03835
in³/s
|
4.5
yd³/s
|
209953.16814
in³/s
|
5
yd³/s
|
233281.29794
in³/s
|
5.5
yd³/s
|
256609.42773
in³/s
|
6
yd³/s
|
279937.55752
in³/s
|
6.5
yd³/s
|
303265.68732
in³/s
|
7
yd³/s
|
326593.81711
in³/s
|
7.5
yd³/s
|
349921.94691
in³/s
|
8
yd³/s
|
373250.0767
in³/s
|
8.5
yd³/s
|
396578.20649
in³/s
|
9
yd³/s
|
419906.33629
in³/s
|
9.5
yd³/s
|
443234.46608
in³/s
|
10
yd³/s
|
466562.59587
in³/s
|
10.5
yd³/s
|
489890.72567
in³/s
|
11
yd³/s
|
513218.85546
in³/s
|
11.5
yd³/s
|
536546.98526
in³/s
|
12
yd³/s
|
559875.11505
in³/s
|
12.5
yd³/s
|
583203.24484
in³/s
|
13
yd³/s
|
606531.37464
in³/s
|
13.5
yd³/s
|
629859.50443
in³/s
|
14
yd³/s
|
653187.63422
in³/s
|
14.5
yd³/s
|
676515.76402
in³/s
|
15
yd³/s
|
699843.89381
in³/s
|
15.5
yd³/s
|
723172.02361
in³/s
|
16
yd³/s
|
746500.1534
in³/s
|
16.5
yd³/s
|
769828.28319
in³/s
|
17
yd³/s
|
793156.41299
in³/s
|
17.5
yd³/s
|
816484.54278
in³/s
|
18
yd³/s
|
839812.67257
in³/s
|
18.5
yd³/s
|
863140.80237
in³/s
|
19
yd³/s
|
886468.93216
in³/s
|
19.5
yd³/s
|
909797.06196
in³/s
|
20
yd³/s
|
933125.19175
in³/s
|
20.5
yd³/s
|
956453.32154
in³/s
|
21
yd³/s
|
979781.45134
in³/s
|
21.5
yd³/s
|
1003109.58113
in³/s
|
22
yd³/s
|
1026437.71092
in³/s
|
22.5
yd³/s
|
1049765.84072
in³/s
|
23
yd³/s
|
1073093.97051
in³/s
|
23.5
yd³/s
|
1096422.1003
in³/s
|
24
yd³/s
|
1119750.2301
in³/s
|
24.5
yd³/s
|
1143078.35989
in³/s
|
25
yd³/s
|
1166406.48969
in³/s
|
25.5
yd³/s
|
1189734.61948
in³/s
|
26
yd³/s
|
1213062.74927
in³/s
|
26.5
yd³/s
|
1236390.87907
in³/s
|
27
yd³/s
|
1259719.00886
in³/s
|
27.5
yd³/s
|
1283047.13865
in³/s
|
28
yd³/s
|
1306375.26845
in³/s
|
28.5
yd³/s
|
1329703.39824
in³/s
|
29
yd³/s
|
1353031.52804
in³/s
|
29.5
yd³/s
|
1376359.65783
in³/s
|
30
yd³/s
|
1399687.78762
in³/s
|
30.5
yd³/s
|
1423015.91742
in³/s
|
31
yd³/s
|
1446344.04721
in³/s
|
31.5
yd³/s
|
1469672.177
in³/s
|
32
yd³/s
|
1493000.3068
in³/s
|
32.5
yd³/s
|
1516328.43659
in³/s
|
33
yd³/s
|
1539656.56639
in³/s
|
33.5
yd³/s
|
1562984.69618
in³/s
|
34
yd³/s
|
1586312.82597
in³/s
|
34.5
yd³/s
|
1609640.95577
in³/s
|
35
yd³/s
|
1632969.08556
in³/s
|
35.5
yd³/s
|
1656297.21535
in³/s
|
36
yd³/s
|
1679625.34515
in³/s
|
36.5
yd³/s
|
1702953.47494
in³/s
|
37
yd³/s
|
1726281.60474
in³/s
|
37.5
yd³/s
|
1749609.73453
in³/s
|
38
yd³/s
|
1772937.86432
in³/s
|
38.5
yd³/s
|
1796265.99412
in³/s
|
39
yd³/s
|
1819594.12391
in³/s
|
39.5
yd³/s
|
1842922.2537
in³/s
|
40
yd³/s
|
1866250.3835
in³/s
|
40.5
yd³/s
|
1889578.51329
in³/s
|
41
yd³/s
|
1912906.64309
in³/s
|
41.5
yd³/s
|
1936234.77288
in³/s
|
42
yd³/s
|
1959562.90267
in³/s
|
42.5
yd³/s
|
1982891.03247
in³/s
|
43
yd³/s
|
2006219.16226
in³/s
|
43.5
yd³/s
|
2029547.29205
in³/s
|
44
yd³/s
|
2052875.42185
in³/s
|
44.5
yd³/s
|
2076203.55164
in³/s
|
45
yd³/s
|
2099531.68144
in³/s
|
45.5
yd³/s
|
2122859.81123
in³/s
|
46
yd³/s
|
2146187.94102
in³/s
|
46.5
yd³/s
|
2169516.07082
in³/s
|
47
yd³/s
|
2192844.20061
in³/s
|
47.5
yd³/s
|
2216172.3304
in³/s
|
48
yd³/s
|
2239500.4602
in³/s
|
48.5
yd³/s
|
2262828.59
in³/s
|
49
yd³/s
|
2286156.71978
in³/s
|
49.5
yd³/s
|
2309484.84958
in³/s
|
50
yd³/s
|
2332812.97937
in³/s
|
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