Centilitres per second to Litres per minute conversion

How to convert centilitres per second to litres per minute?

To convert volume flow rates from centilitres per second (cL/s) to litres per minute (L/min), you need to understand the relationship between these units. Here is a step-by-step explanation:

1. Understand the Units:

   • 1 centilitre (cL) = 0.01 litres (L), since there are 100 centilitres in a litre.
   • 1 minute = 60 seconds.

2. Conversion Steps:

   • First, convert cL/s to L/s by multiplying by 0.01.
   • Then, convert L/s to L/min by multiplying by 60 (since there are 60 seconds in a minute).

So, the conversion formula is: $\text{L/min} = \text{cL/s} \times 0.01 \times 60$

3. Convert 1 cL/s to L/min: $1 \text{ cL/s} \times 0.01 \times 60 = 0.6 \text{ L/min}$

Thus, 1 centilitre per second is equivalent to 0.6 litres per minute.

Real-World Examples:

1. 5 cL/s: $5 \text{ cL/s} \times 0.01 \times 60 = 3 \text{ L/min}$

   • Example: A small fountain pump that moves water at a rate of 5 cL/s is equivalent to a flow rate of 3 L/min.

2. 10 cL/s: $10 \text{ cL/s} \times 0.01 \times 60 = 6 \text{ L/min}$

   • Example: A kitchen tap might dispense water at approximately this rate for quick filling of containers.

3. 20 cL/s: $20 \text{ cL/s} \times 0.01 \times 60 = 12 \text{ L/min}$

   • Example: A garden hose on full blast might have a flow rate around this level.

4. 50 cL/s: $50 \text{ cL/s} \times 0.01 \times 60 = 30 \text{ L/min}$

   • Example: A small irrigation system for a garden might operate at this flow rate to cover a wide area.

5. 100 cL/s: $100 \text{ cL/s} \times 0.01 \times 60 = 60 \text{ L/min}$

   • Example: A medium-sized water pump used for draining a small swimming pool could have this rate.

Using this method, you can convert any given rate in centilitres per second (cL/s) to litres per minute (L/min) and understand how it relates to real-world applications.