The “cup per second” unit might seem reserved for the culinary world, but it can serve fascinating purposes beyond the kitchen. A cup per second is roughly equivalent to around 14.4 gallons per minute. Imagine filling an average swimming pool at this rate; it would take less than four hours to complete! Historically, fluid measurements like cups have roots in ancient times, with each culture adopting variations that suited their culinary and agricultural needs. In modern-day engineering, the cup per second measurement could be an engaging, albeit unconventional, way for expressing fluid flow in small-scale operations, such as artisanal breweries or boutique perfumeries, where precision and the allure of tradition often mingle.
A cubic decimeter per second (dm³/s) may seem obscure, but it plays a vital role in fluid dynamics and various engineering applications. This unit gauges the volumetric flow rate of liquids and gases, representing how much volume flows through a system every second. Just imagine filling up a one-liter bottle—because a cubic decimeter is equivalent to a liter—every second continuously!
Interestingly, this unit is crucial in understanding the efficiency of many everyday systems, such as water treatment plants, automotive fuel systems, and natural gas pipelines. The precise measurement ensures systems operate effectively, impacting everything from household plumbing to complex industrial processes. The use of such units seamlessly bridges everyday experiences with intricate scientific principles, showcasing the precision required in scientific and engineering calculations.
| Cups per second | Cubic Decimeters per second |
|---|---|
0
cup/s
|
0
dm³/s
|
0.5
cup/s
|
0.118294
dm³/s
|
1
cup/s
|
0.236588
dm³/s
|
1.5
cup/s
|
0.354882
dm³/s
|
2
cup/s
|
0.473176
dm³/s
|
2.5
cup/s
|
0.591471
dm³/s
|
3
cup/s
|
0.709765
dm³/s
|
3.5
cup/s
|
0.828059
dm³/s
|
4
cup/s
|
0.946353
dm³/s
|
4.5
cup/s
|
1.06465
dm³/s
|
5
cup/s
|
1.18294
dm³/s
|
5.5
cup/s
|
1.30124
dm³/s
|
6
cup/s
|
1.41953
dm³/s
|
6.5
cup/s
|
1.53782
dm³/s
|
7
cup/s
|
1.65612
dm³/s
|
7.5
cup/s
|
1.77441
dm³/s
|
8
cup/s
|
1.89271
dm³/s
|
8.5
cup/s
|
2.011
dm³/s
|
9
cup/s
|
2.12929
dm³/s
|
9.5
cup/s
|
2.24759
dm³/s
|
10
cup/s
|
2.36588
dm³/s
|
10.5
cup/s
|
2.48418
dm³/s
|
11
cup/s
|
2.60247
dm³/s
|
11.5
cup/s
|
2.72076
dm³/s
|
12
cup/s
|
2.83906
dm³/s
|
12.5
cup/s
|
2.95735
dm³/s
|
13
cup/s
|
3.07565
dm³/s
|
13.5
cup/s
|
3.19394
dm³/s
|
14
cup/s
|
3.31224
dm³/s
|
14.5
cup/s
|
3.43053
dm³/s
|
15
cup/s
|
3.54882
dm³/s
|
15.5
cup/s
|
3.66712
dm³/s
|
16
cup/s
|
3.78541
dm³/s
|
16.5
cup/s
|
3.90371
dm³/s
|
17
cup/s
|
4.022
dm³/s
|
17.5
cup/s
|
4.14029
dm³/s
|
18
cup/s
|
4.25859
dm³/s
|
18.5
cup/s
|
4.37688
dm³/s
|
19
cup/s
|
4.49518
dm³/s
|
19.5
cup/s
|
4.61347
dm³/s
|
20
cup/s
|
4.73176
dm³/s
|
20.5
cup/s
|
4.85006
dm³/s
|
21
cup/s
|
4.96835
dm³/s
|
21.5
cup/s
|
5.08665
dm³/s
|
22
cup/s
|
5.20494
dm³/s
|
22.5
cup/s
|
5.32324
dm³/s
|
23
cup/s
|
5.44153
dm³/s
|
23.5
cup/s
|
5.55982
dm³/s
|
24
cup/s
|
5.67812
dm³/s
|
24.5
cup/s
|
5.79641
dm³/s
|
25
cup/s
|
5.91471
dm³/s
|
25.5
cup/s
|
6.033
dm³/s
|
26
cup/s
|
6.15129
dm³/s
|
26.5
cup/s
|
6.26959
dm³/s
|
27
cup/s
|
6.38788
dm³/s
|
27.5
cup/s
|
6.50618
dm³/s
|
28
cup/s
|
6.62447
dm³/s
|
28.5
cup/s
|
6.74276
dm³/s
|
29
cup/s
|
6.86106
dm³/s
|
29.5
cup/s
|
6.97935
dm³/s
|
30
cup/s
|
7.09765
dm³/s
|
30.5
cup/s
|
7.21594
dm³/s
|
31
cup/s
|
7.33424
dm³/s
|
31.5
cup/s
|
7.45253
dm³/s
|
32
cup/s
|
7.57082
dm³/s
|
32.5
cup/s
|
7.68912
dm³/s
|
33
cup/s
|
7.80741
dm³/s
|
33.5
cup/s
|
7.92571
dm³/s
|
34
cup/s
|
8.044
dm³/s
|
34.5
cup/s
|
8.16229
dm³/s
|
35
cup/s
|
8.28059
dm³/s
|
35.5
cup/s
|
8.39888
dm³/s
|
36
cup/s
|
8.51718
dm³/s
|
36.5
cup/s
|
8.63547
dm³/s
|
37
cup/s
|
8.75376
dm³/s
|
37.5
cup/s
|
8.87206
dm³/s
|
38
cup/s
|
8.99035
dm³/s
|
38.5
cup/s
|
9.10865
dm³/s
|
39
cup/s
|
9.22694
dm³/s
|
39.5
cup/s
|
9.34524
dm³/s
|
40
cup/s
|
9.46353
dm³/s
|
40.5
cup/s
|
9.58182
dm³/s
|
41
cup/s
|
9.70012
dm³/s
|
41.5
cup/s
|
9.81841
dm³/s
|
42
cup/s
|
9.93671
dm³/s
|
42.5
cup/s
|
10.055
dm³/s
|
43
cup/s
|
10.17329
dm³/s
|
43.5
cup/s
|
10.29159
dm³/s
|
44
cup/s
|
10.40988
dm³/s
|
44.5
cup/s
|
10.52818
dm³/s
|
45
cup/s
|
10.64647
dm³/s
|
45.5
cup/s
|
10.76476
dm³/s
|
46
cup/s
|
10.88306
dm³/s
|
46.5
cup/s
|
11.00135
dm³/s
|
47
cup/s
|
11.11965
dm³/s
|
47.5
cup/s
|
11.23794
dm³/s
|
48
cup/s
|
11.35624
dm³/s
|
48.5
cup/s
|
11.47453
dm³/s
|
49
cup/s
|
11.59282
dm³/s
|
49.5
cup/s
|
11.71112
dm³/s
|
50
cup/s
|
11.82941
dm³/s
|
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