Cubic feet per hour to Litres per second conversion

How to convert cubic feet per hour to litres per second?

To convert cubic feet per hour (cfh) to liters per second (L/s), you need to follow these steps:

1. Understand the Conversion Factors:

   • 1 cubic foot = 28.3168 liters
   • 1 hour = 3600 seconds

2. Convert the given cubic feet per hour to cubic feet per second (cfs):

   • Since there are 3600 seconds in an hour, you divide by 3600. $\frac{1 \text{ cubic feet}}{1 \text{ hour}} = \frac{1 \text{ cubic feet}}{3600 \text{ seconds}} = 2.77778 \times 10^{-4} \text{ cubic feet per second}$ (cf/s)

3. Convert cubic feet per second to liters per second:

   • Multiply the cubic feet per second by the conversion factor (1 cubic foot = 28.3168 liters). $2.77778 \times 10^{-4} \text{ cf/s} \times 28.3168 \text{ L/cf} = 0.007865 \text{ L/s}$

So, 1 cubic foot per hour is approximately 0.007865 liters per second.

Real-world Examples

Here are conversions for other quantities of cubic feet per hour to liters per second:

1. 100 Cubic Feet per Hour:

   • Convert to cf/s: $\frac{100 \text{ cf}}{3600 \text{ s}} = 0.02778 \text{ cf/s}$
   • Convert to L/s: $0.02778 \times 28.3168 = 0.785 \text{ L/s}$

2. 500 Cubic Feet per Hour:

   • Convert to cf/s: $\frac{500 \text{ cf}}{3600 \text{ s}} = 0.1389 \text{ cf/s}$
   • Convert to L/s: $0.1389 \times 28.3168 = 3.928 \text{ L/s}$

3. 1000 Cubic Feet per Hour:

   • Convert to cf/s: $\frac{1000 \text{ cf}}{3600 \text{ s}} = 0.27778 \text{ cf/s}$
   • Convert to L/s: $0.27778 \times 28.3168 = 7.857 \text{ L/s}$

Practical Applications

These conversions help in real-world applications such as:

• HVAC Systems: Understanding air flow rates in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
• Pumping Systems: Calculating the flow rate of pumps in water treatment plants or industrial processes.
• Gas Flow: Measuring natural gas flow rates for various industrial and commercial uses.
• Ventilation: Ensuring adequate ventilation rates in buildings for health and safety.

By using these conversions, engineers and technicians can design and manage systems more efficiently, ensuring they operate within the required specifications.