Cubic Centimeters per second to Pints per minute conversion

How to convert cubic centimeters per second to pints per minute?

To convert from cubic centimeters per second (cc/s) to pints per minute (pints/min), you need to follow these steps:

1. Convert Cubic Centimeters to Pints:

   • 1 pint (US liquid pint) is approximately 473.176 cubic centimeters (cc).
   • Hence, 1 cc is approximately 0.00211338 pints.

2. Convert Seconds to Minutes:

   • There are 60 seconds in a minute.

Given 1 cubic centimeter per second, you can use the following conversion:

$\text{Volume in cc/s} \times \frac{\text{Pints}}{\text{Cubic Centimeters}} \times \frac{\text{Seconds}}{\text{Minutes}} = \text{Volume in pints/min}$

$1 \, \text{cc/s} \times \frac{0.00211338 \, \text{pints}}{1 \, \text{cc}} \times \frac{60 \, \text{seconds}}{1 \, \text{minute}} = 0.1268028 \, \text{pints/min}$

So, 1 cc/s is approximately 0.1268 pints/min.

Real-World Examples for Other Quantities of Cubic Centimeters per Second

1. 5 cc/s:

   • Conversion: $5 \, \text{cc/s} \times 0.1268 \, \text{pints/min} = 0.6340 \, \text{pints/min}$
   • Example: A small lab pump might dispense a chemical solution at this rate during a controlled experiment.

2. 20 cc/s:

   • Conversion: $20 \, \text{cc/s} \times 0.1268 \, \text{pints/min} = 2.536 \, \text{pints/min}$
   • Example: A small irrigation system might dispense water at this rate to water plants in a hydroponic setup.

3. 100 cc/s:

   • Conversion: $100 \, \text{cc/s} \times 0.1268 \, \text{pints/min} = 12.68 \, \text{pints/min}$
   • Example: An industrial coolant system might circulate coolant at this rate to maintain the temperature of machinery.

Converting Higher Flow Rates

4. 1000 cc/s (1 liter per second):
   • Conversion: $1000 \, \text{cc/s} \times 0.1268 \, \text{pints/min} = 126.8 \, \text{pints/min}$
   • Example: This rate might be seen in a large aquarium filtration system ensuring the water remains clean.

Each conversion is done using the factor derived earlier (0.1268 pints/min per cc/s). Converting between different units helps in understanding and visualizing real-world applications of varying flow rates accurately.