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.
The “Litre per second” (L/s) is a crucial unit in fluid dynamics, representing the flow rate of liquids. It is widely used in engineering, hydrology, and environmental science to measure water consumption, irrigation, and sewage treatment. For instance, high-performance showerheads can have flow rates approaching 0.1 to 0.2 L/s, translating to a refreshing and efficient bath.
In larger applications, such as hydroelectric plants, turbines can handle thousands of litres per second to generate energy, showcasing how scale affects its utility. The versatility of the L/s unit enables precise calculations and planning, crucial for managing water resources in a world where sustainability is paramount. Understanding flow rates can optimize resource use, conserving water and energy in both household and industrial environments.
| Cups per second | Litres per second |
|---|---|
0
cup/s
|
0
l/s
|
0.5
cup/s
|
0.118294
l/s
|
1
cup/s
|
0.236588
l/s
|
1.5
cup/s
|
0.354882
l/s
|
2
cup/s
|
0.473176
l/s
|
2.5
cup/s
|
0.591471
l/s
|
3
cup/s
|
0.709765
l/s
|
3.5
cup/s
|
0.828059
l/s
|
4
cup/s
|
0.946353
l/s
|
4.5
cup/s
|
1.06465
l/s
|
5
cup/s
|
1.18294
l/s
|
5.5
cup/s
|
1.30124
l/s
|
6
cup/s
|
1.41953
l/s
|
6.5
cup/s
|
1.53782
l/s
|
7
cup/s
|
1.65612
l/s
|
7.5
cup/s
|
1.77441
l/s
|
8
cup/s
|
1.89271
l/s
|
8.5
cup/s
|
2.011
l/s
|
9
cup/s
|
2.12929
l/s
|
9.5
cup/s
|
2.24759
l/s
|
10
cup/s
|
2.36588
l/s
|
10.5
cup/s
|
2.48418
l/s
|
11
cup/s
|
2.60247
l/s
|
11.5
cup/s
|
2.72076
l/s
|
12
cup/s
|
2.83906
l/s
|
12.5
cup/s
|
2.95735
l/s
|
13
cup/s
|
3.07565
l/s
|
13.5
cup/s
|
3.19394
l/s
|
14
cup/s
|
3.31224
l/s
|
14.5
cup/s
|
3.43053
l/s
|
15
cup/s
|
3.54882
l/s
|
15.5
cup/s
|
3.66712
l/s
|
16
cup/s
|
3.78541
l/s
|
16.5
cup/s
|
3.90371
l/s
|
17
cup/s
|
4.022
l/s
|
17.5
cup/s
|
4.14029
l/s
|
18
cup/s
|
4.25859
l/s
|
18.5
cup/s
|
4.37688
l/s
|
19
cup/s
|
4.49518
l/s
|
19.5
cup/s
|
4.61347
l/s
|
20
cup/s
|
4.73176
l/s
|
20.5
cup/s
|
4.85006
l/s
|
21
cup/s
|
4.96835
l/s
|
21.5
cup/s
|
5.08665
l/s
|
22
cup/s
|
5.20494
l/s
|
22.5
cup/s
|
5.32324
l/s
|
23
cup/s
|
5.44153
l/s
|
23.5
cup/s
|
5.55982
l/s
|
24
cup/s
|
5.67812
l/s
|
24.5
cup/s
|
5.79641
l/s
|
25
cup/s
|
5.91471
l/s
|
25.5
cup/s
|
6.033
l/s
|
26
cup/s
|
6.15129
l/s
|
26.5
cup/s
|
6.26959
l/s
|
27
cup/s
|
6.38788
l/s
|
27.5
cup/s
|
6.50618
l/s
|
28
cup/s
|
6.62447
l/s
|
28.5
cup/s
|
6.74276
l/s
|
29
cup/s
|
6.86106
l/s
|
29.5
cup/s
|
6.97935
l/s
|
30
cup/s
|
7.09765
l/s
|
30.5
cup/s
|
7.21594
l/s
|
31
cup/s
|
7.33424
l/s
|
31.5
cup/s
|
7.45253
l/s
|
32
cup/s
|
7.57082
l/s
|
32.5
cup/s
|
7.68912
l/s
|
33
cup/s
|
7.80741
l/s
|
33.5
cup/s
|
7.92571
l/s
|
34
cup/s
|
8.044
l/s
|
34.5
cup/s
|
8.16229
l/s
|
35
cup/s
|
8.28059
l/s
|
35.5
cup/s
|
8.39888
l/s
|
36
cup/s
|
8.51718
l/s
|
36.5
cup/s
|
8.63547
l/s
|
37
cup/s
|
8.75376
l/s
|
37.5
cup/s
|
8.87206
l/s
|
38
cup/s
|
8.99035
l/s
|
38.5
cup/s
|
9.10865
l/s
|
39
cup/s
|
9.22694
l/s
|
39.5
cup/s
|
9.34524
l/s
|
40
cup/s
|
9.46353
l/s
|
40.5
cup/s
|
9.58182
l/s
|
41
cup/s
|
9.70012
l/s
|
41.5
cup/s
|
9.81841
l/s
|
42
cup/s
|
9.93671
l/s
|
42.5
cup/s
|
10.055
l/s
|
43
cup/s
|
10.17329
l/s
|
43.5
cup/s
|
10.29159
l/s
|
44
cup/s
|
10.40988
l/s
|
44.5
cup/s
|
10.52818
l/s
|
45
cup/s
|
10.64647
l/s
|
45.5
cup/s
|
10.76476
l/s
|
46
cup/s
|
10.88306
l/s
|
46.5
cup/s
|
11.00135
l/s
|
47
cup/s
|
11.11965
l/s
|
47.5
cup/s
|
11.23794
l/s
|
48
cup/s
|
11.35624
l/s
|
48.5
cup/s
|
11.47453
l/s
|
49
cup/s
|
11.59282
l/s
|
49.5
cup/s
|
11.71112
l/s
|
50
cup/s
|
11.82941
l/s
|
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