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.
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.
| Litres per second | Cubic yards per second |
|---|---|
0
l/s
|
0
yd³/s
|
1
l/s
|
0.00130795
yd³/s
|
2
l/s
|
0.0026159
yd³/s
|
3
l/s
|
0.00392385
yd³/s
|
4
l/s
|
0.0052318
yd³/s
|
5
l/s
|
0.00653975
yd³/s
|
6
l/s
|
0.0078477
yd³/s
|
7
l/s
|
0.00915565
yd³/s
|
8
l/s
|
0.0104636
yd³/s
|
9
l/s
|
0.0117715
yd³/s
|
10
l/s
|
0.0130795
yd³/s
|
11
l/s
|
0.0143874
yd³/s
|
12
l/s
|
0.0156954
yd³/s
|
13
l/s
|
0.0170033
yd³/s
|
14
l/s
|
0.0183113
yd³/s
|
15
l/s
|
0.0196192
yd³/s
|
16
l/s
|
0.0209272
yd³/s
|
17
l/s
|
0.0222351
yd³/s
|
18
l/s
|
0.0235431
yd³/s
|
19
l/s
|
0.024851
yd³/s
|
20
l/s
|
0.026159
yd³/s
|
21
l/s
|
0.0274669
yd³/s
|
22
l/s
|
0.0287749
yd³/s
|
23
l/s
|
0.0300828
yd³/s
|
24
l/s
|
0.0313908
yd³/s
|
25
l/s
|
0.0326987
yd³/s
|
26
l/s
|
0.0340067
yd³/s
|
27
l/s
|
0.0353146
yd³/s
|
28
l/s
|
0.0366226
yd³/s
|
29
l/s
|
0.0379305
yd³/s
|
30
l/s
|
0.0392385
yd³/s
|
31
l/s
|
0.0405464
yd³/s
|
32
l/s
|
0.0418544
yd³/s
|
33
l/s
|
0.0431623
yd³/s
|
34
l/s
|
0.0444703
yd³/s
|
35
l/s
|
0.0457782
yd³/s
|
36
l/s
|
0.0470862
yd³/s
|
37
l/s
|
0.0483941
yd³/s
|
38
l/s
|
0.0497021
yd³/s
|
39
l/s
|
0.05101
yd³/s
|
40
l/s
|
0.052318
yd³/s
|
41
l/s
|
0.0536259
yd³/s
|
42
l/s
|
0.0549339
yd³/s
|
43
l/s
|
0.0562418
yd³/s
|
44
l/s
|
0.0575498
yd³/s
|
45
l/s
|
0.0588577
yd³/s
|
46
l/s
|
0.0601657
yd³/s
|
47
l/s
|
0.0614736
yd³/s
|
48
l/s
|
0.0627816
yd³/s
|
49
l/s
|
0.0640895
yd³/s
|
50
l/s
|
0.0653975
yd³/s
|
51
l/s
|
0.0667054
yd³/s
|
52
l/s
|
0.0680134
yd³/s
|
53
l/s
|
0.0693213
yd³/s
|
54
l/s
|
0.0706293
yd³/s
|
55
l/s
|
0.0719372
yd³/s
|
56
l/s
|
0.0732452
yd³/s
|
57
l/s
|
0.0745531
yd³/s
|
58
l/s
|
0.0758611
yd³/s
|
59
l/s
|
0.077169
yd³/s
|
60
l/s
|
0.078477
yd³/s
|
61
l/s
|
0.0797849
yd³/s
|
62
l/s
|
0.0810929
yd³/s
|
63
l/s
|
0.0824008
yd³/s
|
64
l/s
|
0.0837088
yd³/s
|
65
l/s
|
0.0850167
yd³/s
|
66
l/s
|
0.0863247
yd³/s
|
67
l/s
|
0.0876326
yd³/s
|
68
l/s
|
0.0889406
yd³/s
|
69
l/s
|
0.0902485
yd³/s
|
70
l/s
|
0.0915565
yd³/s
|
71
l/s
|
0.0928644
yd³/s
|
72
l/s
|
0.0941724
yd³/s
|
73
l/s
|
0.0954803
yd³/s
|
74
l/s
|
0.0967883
yd³/s
|
75
l/s
|
0.0980962
yd³/s
|
76
l/s
|
0.0994042
yd³/s
|
77
l/s
|
0.100712
yd³/s
|
78
l/s
|
0.10202
yd³/s
|
79
l/s
|
0.103328
yd³/s
|
80
l/s
|
0.104636
yd³/s
|
81
l/s
|
0.105944
yd³/s
|
82
l/s
|
0.107252
yd³/s
|
83
l/s
|
0.10856
yd³/s
|
84
l/s
|
0.109868
yd³/s
|
85
l/s
|
0.111176
yd³/s
|
86
l/s
|
0.112484
yd³/s
|
87
l/s
|
0.113792
yd³/s
|
88
l/s
|
0.1151
yd³/s
|
89
l/s
|
0.116407
yd³/s
|
90
l/s
|
0.117715
yd³/s
|
91
l/s
|
0.119023
yd³/s
|
92
l/s
|
0.120331
yd³/s
|
93
l/s
|
0.121639
yd³/s
|
94
l/s
|
0.122947
yd³/s
|
95
l/s
|
0.124255
yd³/s
|
96
l/s
|
0.125563
yd³/s
|
97
l/s
|
0.126871
yd³/s
|
98
l/s
|
0.128179
yd³/s
|
99
l/s
|
0.129487
yd³/s
|
100
l/s
|
0.130795
yd³/s
|
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