The pint per second unit may not seem familiar to some, but it’s a fascinating measure of flow rate, primarily used to quantify liquid flow in a system. Originating from the British Imperial system, a pint per second represents the volume of one pint flowing through a conduit every second. While we often think about flow rates in terms of liters per second or gallons per hour, pint per second can be a useful measure for smaller-scale applications, especially in culinary or laboratory settings.
Interestingly, the concept of flow rate is crucial in various industries, from chemical processing to beverage dispensing. Consider beer taps at a busy pub; they might be designed to achieve an optimal flow rate, ensuring a pint of beer is expertly poured in a matter of seconds, balancing speed and quality to create the perfect pour.
The “tablespoon per second” is a unit of flow rate you might encounter when dealing with culinary tasks or liquid measurements. While it may seem like an odd metric outside of cooking, it’s actually quite practical for precise measurements in recipes requiring particular amounts of liquids added over time, like a drizzle or continuous pour. Interestingly, in professional kitchens and molecular gastronomy, precise timing and measurements can significantly alter the taste and texture of a dish, showcasing the marriage between culinary art and science.
Did you know that the tablespoon has been used since the 18th century? It varies in volume depending on the country—about 14.79 mL in the U.S. and 15 mL in most other countries. This subtle difference can impact the standardized measurement in recipes, underscoring the importance of knowing your units, especially in recipes requiring high precision. Understanding these differences can be crucial if you’re converting recipes between metric and Imperial units, particularly in baking or confectionery, where precision affects the final product’s success.
Pints per second | Tablespoons per second |
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0
pnt/s
|
0
Tbs/s
|
0.5
pnt/s
|
16
Tbs/s
|
1
pnt/s
|
32
Tbs/s
|
1.5
pnt/s
|
48
Tbs/s
|
2
pnt/s
|
64
Tbs/s
|
2.5
pnt/s
|
80
Tbs/s
|
3
pnt/s
|
96
Tbs/s
|
3.5
pnt/s
|
112
Tbs/s
|
4
pnt/s
|
128
Tbs/s
|
4.5
pnt/s
|
144
Tbs/s
|
5
pnt/s
|
160
Tbs/s
|
5.5
pnt/s
|
176
Tbs/s
|
6
pnt/s
|
192
Tbs/s
|
6.5
pnt/s
|
208
Tbs/s
|
7
pnt/s
|
224
Tbs/s
|
7.5
pnt/s
|
240
Tbs/s
|
8
pnt/s
|
256
Tbs/s
|
8.5
pnt/s
|
272
Tbs/s
|
9
pnt/s
|
288
Tbs/s
|
9.5
pnt/s
|
304
Tbs/s
|
10
pnt/s
|
320
Tbs/s
|
10.5
pnt/s
|
336
Tbs/s
|
11
pnt/s
|
352
Tbs/s
|
11.5
pnt/s
|
368
Tbs/s
|
12
pnt/s
|
384
Tbs/s
|
12.5
pnt/s
|
400
Tbs/s
|
13
pnt/s
|
416
Tbs/s
|
13.5
pnt/s
|
432
Tbs/s
|
14
pnt/s
|
448
Tbs/s
|
14.5
pnt/s
|
464
Tbs/s
|
15
pnt/s
|
480
Tbs/s
|
15.5
pnt/s
|
496
Tbs/s
|
16
pnt/s
|
512
Tbs/s
|
16.5
pnt/s
|
528
Tbs/s
|
17
pnt/s
|
544
Tbs/s
|
17.5
pnt/s
|
560
Tbs/s
|
18
pnt/s
|
576
Tbs/s
|
18.5
pnt/s
|
592
Tbs/s
|
19
pnt/s
|
608
Tbs/s
|
19.5
pnt/s
|
624
Tbs/s
|
20
pnt/s
|
640
Tbs/s
|
20.5
pnt/s
|
656
Tbs/s
|
21
pnt/s
|
672
Tbs/s
|
21.5
pnt/s
|
688
Tbs/s
|
22
pnt/s
|
704
Tbs/s
|
22.5
pnt/s
|
720
Tbs/s
|
23
pnt/s
|
736
Tbs/s
|
23.5
pnt/s
|
752
Tbs/s
|
24
pnt/s
|
768
Tbs/s
|
24.5
pnt/s
|
784
Tbs/s
|
25
pnt/s
|
800
Tbs/s
|
25.5
pnt/s
|
816
Tbs/s
|
26
pnt/s
|
832
Tbs/s
|
26.5
pnt/s
|
848
Tbs/s
|
27
pnt/s
|
864
Tbs/s
|
27.5
pnt/s
|
880
Tbs/s
|
28
pnt/s
|
896
Tbs/s
|
28.5
pnt/s
|
912
Tbs/s
|
29
pnt/s
|
928
Tbs/s
|
29.5
pnt/s
|
944
Tbs/s
|
30
pnt/s
|
960
Tbs/s
|
30.5
pnt/s
|
976
Tbs/s
|
31
pnt/s
|
992
Tbs/s
|
31.5
pnt/s
|
1008
Tbs/s
|
32
pnt/s
|
1024
Tbs/s
|
32.5
pnt/s
|
1040
Tbs/s
|
33
pnt/s
|
1056
Tbs/s
|
33.5
pnt/s
|
1072
Tbs/s
|
34
pnt/s
|
1088
Tbs/s
|
34.5
pnt/s
|
1104
Tbs/s
|
35
pnt/s
|
1120
Tbs/s
|
35.5
pnt/s
|
1136
Tbs/s
|
36
pnt/s
|
1152
Tbs/s
|
36.5
pnt/s
|
1168
Tbs/s
|
37
pnt/s
|
1184
Tbs/s
|
37.5
pnt/s
|
1200
Tbs/s
|
38
pnt/s
|
1216
Tbs/s
|
38.5
pnt/s
|
1232
Tbs/s
|
39
pnt/s
|
1248
Tbs/s
|
39.5
pnt/s
|
1264
Tbs/s
|
40
pnt/s
|
1280
Tbs/s
|
40.5
pnt/s
|
1296
Tbs/s
|
41
pnt/s
|
1312
Tbs/s
|
41.5
pnt/s
|
1328
Tbs/s
|
42
pnt/s
|
1344
Tbs/s
|
42.5
pnt/s
|
1360
Tbs/s
|
43
pnt/s
|
1376
Tbs/s
|
43.5
pnt/s
|
1392
Tbs/s
|
44
pnt/s
|
1408
Tbs/s
|
44.5
pnt/s
|
1424
Tbs/s
|
45
pnt/s
|
1440
Tbs/s
|
45.5
pnt/s
|
1456
Tbs/s
|
46
pnt/s
|
1472
Tbs/s
|
46.5
pnt/s
|
1488
Tbs/s
|
47
pnt/s
|
1504
Tbs/s
|
47.5
pnt/s
|
1520
Tbs/s
|
48
pnt/s
|
1536
Tbs/s
|
48.5
pnt/s
|
1552
Tbs/s
|
49
pnt/s
|
1568
Tbs/s
|
49.5
pnt/s
|
1584
Tbs/s
|
50
pnt/s
|
1600
Tbs/s
|
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