Cubic feet per second to Fluid Ounces per second conversion

How to convert cubic feet per second to fluid ounces per second?

To convert from cubic feet per second (cfs) to fluid ounces per second (fl oz/s), you need to know the conversion factors between these units.

1 cubic foot = 7.48052 gallons 1 gallon = 128 fluid ounces

Thus, 1 cubic foot = 7.48052 * 128 fluid ounces = 957.50656 fluid ounces.

Therefore, 1 cubic foot per second (cfs) is equivalent to 957.50656 fluid ounces per second (fl oz/s).

To break it down: $1 \text{ cfs} = 1 \text{ cubic foot per second}$ $1 \text{ cfs} = 1 \text{ cubic feet} \times \left(\frac{7.48052 \, \text{gallons}}{\text{cubic foot}}\right) \times \left(\frac{128 \, \text{fluid ounces}}{\text{gallon}}\right)$ $1 \text{ cfs} = 957.50656 \, \text{fl oz/s}$

Examples for Different Flow Rates:

1. 0.5 cfs (0.5 cubic feet per second): $0.5 \text{ cfs} = 0.5 \times 957.50656 \text{ fl oz/s} = 478.75328 \text{ fl oz/s}$

2. 2 cfs (2 cubic feet per second): $2 \text{ cfs} = 2 \times 957.50656 \text{ fl oz/s} = 1915.01312 \text{ fl oz/s}$

3. 10 cfs (10 cubic feet per second): $10 \text{ cfs} = 10 \times 957.50656 \text{ fl oz/s} = 9575.0656 \text{ fl oz/s}$

Real World Examples:

• Measuring Small Creek Flows: If a small creek is flowing at around 0.5 cfs, this would be equivalent to 478.75328 fluid ounces per second. That's about the same as pouring out almost 30 gallons of water every minute!

• Urban Stormwater Systems: Many urban drainage designs might deal with flows around 2 cfs during heavy rain events. This translates to 1915.01312 fluid ounces per second, equal to dumping nearly 239 gallons of water every minute.

• Firefighting: A typical fire hydrant output is around 10 cfs, which is a large volume of water, approximately 9575.0656 fluid ounces per second—about the same as sending out almost 599 gallons per minute!

By understanding these conversions and examples, it becomes easier to conceptualize the flow rates and their significant impacts in real-world scenarios like water management, environmental science, and firefighting.