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 gallon per hour (GPH) might seem like a straightforward unit for measuring flow rate, but it plays a crucial role in numerous applications, from optimizing fuel efficiency in vehicles to calculating water usage for irrigation systems. Interestingly, the concept of measuring flow rates dates back to ancient Rome, where aqueducts were designed with flow capacities to regulate water supply throughout the city.
What’s more, today’s technology leverages GPH to monitor and reduce energy consumption in heating systems by determining precise fuel flow, contributing significantly to energy conservation efforts. This unit is pivotal in industries where precision and efficiency dictate success, underscoring its importance as a practical measure across various sectors. Whether in engineering or environmental management, GPH helps us navigate and optimize our resource usage.
| Cubic yards per second | Gallons per hour |
|---|---|
0
yd³/s
|
0
gal/h
|
0.5
yd³/s
|
363553.59375
gal/h
|
1
yd³/s
|
727107.1875
gal/h
|
1.5
yd³/s
|
1090660.78125
gal/h
|
2
yd³/s
|
1454214.375
gal/h
|
2.5
yd³/s
|
1817767.96875
gal/h
|
3
yd³/s
|
2181321.5625
gal/h
|
3.5
yd³/s
|
2544875.15625
gal/h
|
4
yd³/s
|
2908428.75
gal/h
|
4.5
yd³/s
|
3271982.34375
gal/h
|
5
yd³/s
|
3635535.9375
gal/h
|
5.5
yd³/s
|
3999089.53125
gal/h
|
6
yd³/s
|
4362643.125
gal/h
|
6.5
yd³/s
|
4726196.71875
gal/h
|
7
yd³/s
|
5089750.3125
gal/h
|
7.5
yd³/s
|
5453303.90625
gal/h
|
8
yd³/s
|
5816857.5
gal/h
|
8.5
yd³/s
|
6180411.09375
gal/h
|
9
yd³/s
|
6543964.6875
gal/h
|
9.5
yd³/s
|
6907518.28125
gal/h
|
10
yd³/s
|
7271071.875
gal/h
|
10.5
yd³/s
|
7634625.46875
gal/h
|
11
yd³/s
|
7998179.0625
gal/h
|
11.5
yd³/s
|
8361732.65625
gal/h
|
12
yd³/s
|
8725286.25
gal/h
|
12.5
yd³/s
|
9088839.84375
gal/h
|
13
yd³/s
|
9452393.4375
gal/h
|
13.5
yd³/s
|
9815947.03125
gal/h
|
14
yd³/s
|
1.01795e+7
gal/h
|
14.5
yd³/s
|
1.05431e+7
gal/h
|
15
yd³/s
|
1.09066e+7
gal/h
|
15.5
yd³/s
|
1.12702e+7
gal/h
|
16
yd³/s
|
1.16337e+7
gal/h
|
16.5
yd³/s
|
1.19973e+7
gal/h
|
17
yd³/s
|
1.23608e+7
gal/h
|
17.5
yd³/s
|
1.27244e+7
gal/h
|
18
yd³/s
|
1.30879e+7
gal/h
|
18.5
yd³/s
|
1.34515e+7
gal/h
|
19
yd³/s
|
1.3815e+7
gal/h
|
19.5
yd³/s
|
1.41786e+7
gal/h
|
20
yd³/s
|
1.45421e+7
gal/h
|
20.5
yd³/s
|
1.49057e+7
gal/h
|
21
yd³/s
|
1.52693e+7
gal/h
|
21.5
yd³/s
|
1.56328e+7
gal/h
|
22
yd³/s
|
1.59964e+7
gal/h
|
22.5
yd³/s
|
1.63599e+7
gal/h
|
23
yd³/s
|
1.67235e+7
gal/h
|
23.5
yd³/s
|
1.7087e+7
gal/h
|
24
yd³/s
|
1.74506e+7
gal/h
|
24.5
yd³/s
|
1.78141e+7
gal/h
|
25
yd³/s
|
1.81777e+7
gal/h
|
25.5
yd³/s
|
1.85412e+7
gal/h
|
26
yd³/s
|
1.89048e+7
gal/h
|
26.5
yd³/s
|
1.92683e+7
gal/h
|
27
yd³/s
|
1.96319e+7
gal/h
|
27.5
yd³/s
|
1.99954e+7
gal/h
|
28
yd³/s
|
2.0359e+7
gal/h
|
28.5
yd³/s
|
2.07226e+7
gal/h
|
29
yd³/s
|
2.10861e+7
gal/h
|
29.5
yd³/s
|
2.14497e+7
gal/h
|
30
yd³/s
|
2.18132e+7
gal/h
|
30.5
yd³/s
|
2.21768e+7
gal/h
|
31
yd³/s
|
2.25403e+7
gal/h
|
31.5
yd³/s
|
2.29039e+7
gal/h
|
32
yd³/s
|
2.32674e+7
gal/h
|
32.5
yd³/s
|
2.3631e+7
gal/h
|
33
yd³/s
|
2.39945e+7
gal/h
|
33.5
yd³/s
|
2.43581e+7
gal/h
|
34
yd³/s
|
2.47216e+7
gal/h
|
34.5
yd³/s
|
2.50852e+7
gal/h
|
35
yd³/s
|
2.54488e+7
gal/h
|
35.5
yd³/s
|
2.58123e+7
gal/h
|
36
yd³/s
|
2.61759e+7
gal/h
|
36.5
yd³/s
|
2.65394e+7
gal/h
|
37
yd³/s
|
2.6903e+7
gal/h
|
37.5
yd³/s
|
2.72665e+7
gal/h
|
38
yd³/s
|
2.76301e+7
gal/h
|
38.5
yd³/s
|
2.79936e+7
gal/h
|
39
yd³/s
|
2.83572e+7
gal/h
|
39.5
yd³/s
|
2.87207e+7
gal/h
|
40
yd³/s
|
2.90843e+7
gal/h
|
40.5
yd³/s
|
2.94478e+7
gal/h
|
41
yd³/s
|
2.98114e+7
gal/h
|
41.5
yd³/s
|
3.01749e+7
gal/h
|
42
yd³/s
|
3.05385e+7
gal/h
|
42.5
yd³/s
|
3.09021e+7
gal/h
|
43
yd³/s
|
3.12656e+7
gal/h
|
43.5
yd³/s
|
3.16292e+7
gal/h
|
44
yd³/s
|
3.19927e+7
gal/h
|
44.5
yd³/s
|
3.23563e+7
gal/h
|
45
yd³/s
|
3.27198e+7
gal/h
|
45.5
yd³/s
|
3.30834e+7
gal/h
|
46
yd³/s
|
3.34469e+7
gal/h
|
46.5
yd³/s
|
3.38105e+7
gal/h
|
47
yd³/s
|
3.4174e+7
gal/h
|
47.5
yd³/s
|
3.45376e+7
gal/h
|
48
yd³/s
|
3.49011e+7
gal/h
|
48.5
yd³/s
|
3.52647e+7
gal/h
|
49
yd³/s
|
3.56283e+7
gal/h
|
49.5
yd³/s
|
3.59918e+7
gal/h
|
50
yd³/s
|
3.63554e+7
gal/h
|
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