The fluid ounce per second is a unit of flow rate used primarily in the United States to measure the volumetric flow of liquids. Originally, the fluid ounce has origins dating back to the Roman Empire, where it was used to quantify the volume equivalent to a “pinguis,” a measure for butter or other fatted products. Today, in both the US customary and imperial systems, the fluid ounce is a dynamic unit often found in culinary and scientific contexts.
The versatility of the fluid ounce per second unit shines in practical applications, from assessing the pour rate of kitchen faucets to monitoring the flow of liquid chemicals in industrial processes. This unit links the convenience of a standard volume measure to real-time flow, demonstrating the intersection between historical measure and modern fluid dynamics.
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.
| Fluid Ounces per second | Litres per second |
|---|---|
0
fl-oz/s
|
0
l/s
|
1
fl-oz/s
|
0.0295735
l/s
|
2
fl-oz/s
|
0.0591471
l/s
|
3
fl-oz/s
|
0.0887206
l/s
|
4
fl-oz/s
|
0.118294
l/s
|
5
fl-oz/s
|
0.147868
l/s
|
6
fl-oz/s
|
0.177441
l/s
|
7
fl-oz/s
|
0.207015
l/s
|
8
fl-oz/s
|
0.236588
l/s
|
9
fl-oz/s
|
0.266162
l/s
|
10
fl-oz/s
|
0.295735
l/s
|
11
fl-oz/s
|
0.325309
l/s
|
12
fl-oz/s
|
0.354882
l/s
|
13
fl-oz/s
|
0.384456
l/s
|
14
fl-oz/s
|
0.414029
l/s
|
15
fl-oz/s
|
0.443603
l/s
|
16
fl-oz/s
|
0.473176
l/s
|
17
fl-oz/s
|
0.50275
l/s
|
18
fl-oz/s
|
0.532324
l/s
|
19
fl-oz/s
|
0.561897
l/s
|
20
fl-oz/s
|
0.591471
l/s
|
21
fl-oz/s
|
0.621044
l/s
|
22
fl-oz/s
|
0.650618
l/s
|
23
fl-oz/s
|
0.680191
l/s
|
24
fl-oz/s
|
0.709765
l/s
|
25
fl-oz/s
|
0.739338
l/s
|
26
fl-oz/s
|
0.768912
l/s
|
27
fl-oz/s
|
0.798485
l/s
|
28
fl-oz/s
|
0.828059
l/s
|
29
fl-oz/s
|
0.857632
l/s
|
30
fl-oz/s
|
0.887206
l/s
|
31
fl-oz/s
|
0.916779
l/s
|
32
fl-oz/s
|
0.946353
l/s
|
33
fl-oz/s
|
0.975926
l/s
|
34
fl-oz/s
|
1.0055
l/s
|
35
fl-oz/s
|
1.03507
l/s
|
36
fl-oz/s
|
1.06465
l/s
|
37
fl-oz/s
|
1.09422
l/s
|
38
fl-oz/s
|
1.12379
l/s
|
39
fl-oz/s
|
1.15337
l/s
|
40
fl-oz/s
|
1.18294
l/s
|
41
fl-oz/s
|
1.21251
l/s
|
42
fl-oz/s
|
1.24209
l/s
|
43
fl-oz/s
|
1.27166
l/s
|
44
fl-oz/s
|
1.30124
l/s
|
45
fl-oz/s
|
1.33081
l/s
|
46
fl-oz/s
|
1.36038
l/s
|
47
fl-oz/s
|
1.38996
l/s
|
48
fl-oz/s
|
1.41953
l/s
|
49
fl-oz/s
|
1.4491
l/s
|
50
fl-oz/s
|
1.47868
l/s
|
51
fl-oz/s
|
1.50825
l/s
|
52
fl-oz/s
|
1.53782
l/s
|
53
fl-oz/s
|
1.5674
l/s
|
54
fl-oz/s
|
1.59697
l/s
|
55
fl-oz/s
|
1.62654
l/s
|
56
fl-oz/s
|
1.65612
l/s
|
57
fl-oz/s
|
1.68569
l/s
|
58
fl-oz/s
|
1.71526
l/s
|
59
fl-oz/s
|
1.74484
l/s
|
60
fl-oz/s
|
1.77441
l/s
|
61
fl-oz/s
|
1.80399
l/s
|
62
fl-oz/s
|
1.83356
l/s
|
63
fl-oz/s
|
1.86313
l/s
|
64
fl-oz/s
|
1.89271
l/s
|
65
fl-oz/s
|
1.92228
l/s
|
66
fl-oz/s
|
1.95185
l/s
|
67
fl-oz/s
|
1.98143
l/s
|
68
fl-oz/s
|
2.011
l/s
|
69
fl-oz/s
|
2.04057
l/s
|
70
fl-oz/s
|
2.07015
l/s
|
71
fl-oz/s
|
2.09972
l/s
|
72
fl-oz/s
|
2.12929
l/s
|
73
fl-oz/s
|
2.15887
l/s
|
74
fl-oz/s
|
2.18844
l/s
|
75
fl-oz/s
|
2.21801
l/s
|
76
fl-oz/s
|
2.24759
l/s
|
77
fl-oz/s
|
2.27716
l/s
|
78
fl-oz/s
|
2.30674
l/s
|
79
fl-oz/s
|
2.33631
l/s
|
80
fl-oz/s
|
2.36588
l/s
|
81
fl-oz/s
|
2.39546
l/s
|
82
fl-oz/s
|
2.42503
l/s
|
83
fl-oz/s
|
2.4546
l/s
|
84
fl-oz/s
|
2.48418
l/s
|
85
fl-oz/s
|
2.51375
l/s
|
86
fl-oz/s
|
2.54332
l/s
|
87
fl-oz/s
|
2.5729
l/s
|
88
fl-oz/s
|
2.60247
l/s
|
89
fl-oz/s
|
2.63204
l/s
|
90
fl-oz/s
|
2.66162
l/s
|
91
fl-oz/s
|
2.69119
l/s
|
92
fl-oz/s
|
2.72076
l/s
|
93
fl-oz/s
|
2.75034
l/s
|
94
fl-oz/s
|
2.77991
l/s
|
95
fl-oz/s
|
2.80949
l/s
|
96
fl-oz/s
|
2.83906
l/s
|
97
fl-oz/s
|
2.86863
l/s
|
98
fl-oz/s
|
2.89821
l/s
|
99
fl-oz/s
|
2.92778
l/s
|
100
fl-oz/s
|
2.95735
l/s
|
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