Centilitres per second to Cubic meters per second conversion

How to convert centilitres per second to cubic meters per second?

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Conversion from Centilitres per Second to Cubic Meters per Second

1. Understand the Relationship Between Units:

   • 1 centilitre (cl) = 0.01 litres (L)
   • 1 litre = 0.001 cubic meters (m³)

2. Set Up the Conversion for 1 Centilitre per Second: $\text{1 Centilitre per second (cl/s)} = 1 \times 0.01 \text{ litres per second (L/s)}$ $\text{1 litre per second (L/s)} = 0.001 \text{ cubic meters per second (m³/s)}$

3. Combine the Conversion Factors: $1 \text{ cl/s} = 1 \times 0.01 \text{ L/s} = 0.01 \text{ L/s} \times 0.001 \text{ m³/s}$ $1 \text{ cl/s} = 0.01 \times 0.001 \text{ m³/s}$ $1 \text{ cl/s} = 0.00001 \text{ m³/s}$

So, 1 centilitre per second is equal to 0.00001 cubic meters per second.

Real-World Examples for Other Quantities

1. Tap Water Flow Rate:

   • A moderate flow rate from a household tap might be around 5 cl/s.
   • Conversion: $5 \text{ cl/s} = 5 \times 0.00001 \text{ m³/s} = 0.00005 \text{ m³/s}$

2. Garden Hose:

   • A typical garden hose might have a flow rate of about 50 cl/s.
   • Conversion: $50 \text{ cl/s} = 50 \times 0.00001 \text{ m³/s} = 0.0005 \text{ m³/s}$

3. Fire Hose:

   • A fire hose can have a flow rate of around 1,000 cl/s.
   • Conversion: $1000 \text{ cl/s} = 1000 \times 0.00001 \text{ m³/s} = 0.01 \text{ m³/s}$

4. River Flow:

   • A small river might have a flow rate of several cubic meters per second. For simplicity, let's say it is 10,000 cl/s.
   • Conversion: $10000 \text{ cl/s} = 10000 \times 0.00001 \text{ m³/s} = 0.1 \text{ m³/s}$

By understanding these conversions, you can better grasp how different flow rates in centilitres per second translate into cubic meters per second and apply this knowledge to various real-world scenarios.