Pint per minute is a unit of volumetric flow rate that may seem niche but actually holds fascinating applications. This unit measures how many pints of a substance flow through a system in one minute. Consider the world of brewing—craft beer enthusiasts and tradespeople alike use this metric to ensure that their brewing systems and taps are perfectly calibrated for pouring beer at an optimal rate. It’s the perfect balance to serve guests efficiently without causing overflow or foam.
Beyond brewing, pint per minute finds its utility in medicine, particularly in the transfusion of blood and other intravenous fluids. The human body is incredibly sensitive to flow rates, and healthcare professionals must rigorously monitor units like pint per minute to maintain safe and effective treatments. So next time you enjoy a pint of your favorite beverage, remember that this unit is a little powerhouse of precision, dictating the flow and ensuring quality in multiple industries.
A cubic foot per second (cfs) is a unit of flow rate that describes the volume of water or other fluids moving past a point every second. It is commonly used in hydrology to measure rivers and streams, providing insight into water availability and flood prediction. To put it in perspective, one cubic foot per second is equivalent to 7.48 gallons per second. Thus, a modest stream might flow at several tens of cfs, while larger rivers, such as the Mississippi, can exceed 500,000 cfs!
Interestingly, this unit has historical significance dating back to the early days of water management, where it played a crucial role in the development of infrastructure for agriculture and urban planning, influencing patterns of settlement and economic development around the world.
| Pints per minute | Cubic feet per second |
|---|---|
0
pnt/min
|
0
ft³/s
|
10
pnt/min
|
0.00278501
ft³/s
|
20
pnt/min
|
0.00557003
ft³/s
|
30
pnt/min
|
0.00835504
ft³/s
|
40
pnt/min
|
0.0111401
ft³/s
|
50
pnt/min
|
0.0139251
ft³/s
|
60
pnt/min
|
0.0167101
ft³/s
|
70
pnt/min
|
0.0194951
ft³/s
|
80
pnt/min
|
0.0222801
ft³/s
|
90
pnt/min
|
0.0250651
ft³/s
|
100
pnt/min
|
0.0278501
ft³/s
|
110
pnt/min
|
0.0306351
ft³/s
|
120
pnt/min
|
0.0334202
ft³/s
|
130
pnt/min
|
0.0362052
ft³/s
|
140
pnt/min
|
0.0389902
ft³/s
|
150
pnt/min
|
0.0417752
ft³/s
|
160
pnt/min
|
0.0445602
ft³/s
|
170
pnt/min
|
0.0473452
ft³/s
|
180
pnt/min
|
0.0501302
ft³/s
|
190
pnt/min
|
0.0529152
ft³/s
|
200
pnt/min
|
0.0557003
ft³/s
|
210
pnt/min
|
0.0584853
ft³/s
|
220
pnt/min
|
0.0612703
ft³/s
|
230
pnt/min
|
0.0640553
ft³/s
|
240
pnt/min
|
0.0668403
ft³/s
|
250
pnt/min
|
0.0696253
ft³/s
|
260
pnt/min
|
0.0724103
ft³/s
|
270
pnt/min
|
0.0751954
ft³/s
|
280
pnt/min
|
0.0779804
ft³/s
|
290
pnt/min
|
0.0807654
ft³/s
|
300
pnt/min
|
0.0835504
ft³/s
|
310
pnt/min
|
0.0863354
ft³/s
|
320
pnt/min
|
0.0891204
ft³/s
|
330
pnt/min
|
0.0919054
ft³/s
|
340
pnt/min
|
0.0946904
ft³/s
|
350
pnt/min
|
0.0974755
ft³/s
|
360
pnt/min
|
0.10026
ft³/s
|
370
pnt/min
|
0.103045
ft³/s
|
380
pnt/min
|
0.10583
ft³/s
|
390
pnt/min
|
0.108616
ft³/s
|
400
pnt/min
|
0.111401
ft³/s
|
410
pnt/min
|
0.114186
ft³/s
|
420
pnt/min
|
0.116971
ft³/s
|
430
pnt/min
|
0.119756
ft³/s
|
440
pnt/min
|
0.122541
ft³/s
|
450
pnt/min
|
0.125326
ft³/s
|
460
pnt/min
|
0.128111
ft³/s
|
470
pnt/min
|
0.130896
ft³/s
|
480
pnt/min
|
0.133681
ft³/s
|
490
pnt/min
|
0.136466
ft³/s
|
500
pnt/min
|
0.139251
ft³/s
|
510
pnt/min
|
0.142036
ft³/s
|
520
pnt/min
|
0.144821
ft³/s
|
530
pnt/min
|
0.147606
ft³/s
|
540
pnt/min
|
0.150391
ft³/s
|
550
pnt/min
|
0.153176
ft³/s
|
560
pnt/min
|
0.155961
ft³/s
|
570
pnt/min
|
0.158746
ft³/s
|
580
pnt/min
|
0.161531
ft³/s
|
590
pnt/min
|
0.164316
ft³/s
|
600
pnt/min
|
0.167101
ft³/s
|
610
pnt/min
|
0.169886
ft³/s
|
620
pnt/min
|
0.172671
ft³/s
|
630
pnt/min
|
0.175456
ft³/s
|
640
pnt/min
|
0.178241
ft³/s
|
650
pnt/min
|
0.181026
ft³/s
|
660
pnt/min
|
0.183811
ft³/s
|
670
pnt/min
|
0.186596
ft³/s
|
680
pnt/min
|
0.189381
ft³/s
|
690
pnt/min
|
0.192166
ft³/s
|
700
pnt/min
|
0.194951
ft³/s
|
710
pnt/min
|
0.197736
ft³/s
|
720
pnt/min
|
0.200521
ft³/s
|
730
pnt/min
|
0.203306
ft³/s
|
740
pnt/min
|
0.206091
ft³/s
|
750
pnt/min
|
0.208876
ft³/s
|
760
pnt/min
|
0.211661
ft³/s
|
770
pnt/min
|
0.214446
ft³/s
|
780
pnt/min
|
0.217231
ft³/s
|
790
pnt/min
|
0.220016
ft³/s
|
800
pnt/min
|
0.222801
ft³/s
|
810
pnt/min
|
0.225586
ft³/s
|
820
pnt/min
|
0.228371
ft³/s
|
830
pnt/min
|
0.231156
ft³/s
|
840
pnt/min
|
0.233941
ft³/s
|
850
pnt/min
|
0.236726
ft³/s
|
860
pnt/min
|
0.239511
ft³/s
|
870
pnt/min
|
0.242296
ft³/s
|
880
pnt/min
|
0.245081
ft³/s
|
890
pnt/min
|
0.247866
ft³/s
|
900
pnt/min
|
0.250651
ft³/s
|
910
pnt/min
|
0.253436
ft³/s
|
920
pnt/min
|
0.256221
ft³/s
|
930
pnt/min
|
0.259006
ft³/s
|
940
pnt/min
|
0.261791
ft³/s
|
950
pnt/min
|
0.264576
ft³/s
|
960
pnt/min
|
0.267361
ft³/s
|
970
pnt/min
|
0.270146
ft³/s
|
980
pnt/min
|
0.272931
ft³/s
|
990
pnt/min
|
0.275716
ft³/s
|
1000
pnt/min
|
0.278501
ft³/s
|
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