Cubic feet per second to Litres per hour conversion

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

To convert cubic feet per second (cfs) to liters per hour (L/h), you can follow these steps:

1. Understand the Unit Conversions:

   • 1 cubic foot (ft³) is equal to 28.3168 liters (L).
   • 1 hour (h) is 3600 seconds (s).

2. Conversion Process:

   • Start with: 1 cfs
   • Convert cubic feet to liters: 1 cfs = 1 ft³/s × 28.3168 L/ft³ = 28.3168 L/s.
   • Convert seconds to hours: 28.3168 L/s × 3600 s/h = 101940.48 L/h.

So, 1 cubic foot per second is equal to 101940.48 liters per hour.

Real-World Examples

1. Small River Flow:

   • Suppose a small river flows at a rate of 5 cfs.
   • Convert to liters per hour: $5 \text{ cfs} = 5 × 101940.48 \text{ L/h} = 509702.4 \text{ L/h}$

2. Irrigation Channel:

   • Consider an irrigation channel delivering water at a rate of 2 cfs.
   • Convert to liters per hour: $2 \text{ cfs} = 2 × 101940.48 \text{ L/h} = 203880.96 \text{ L/h}$

3. Storm Drainage System:

   • During a heavy rainstorm, a storm drainage system might handle up to 10 cfs.
   • Convert to liters per hour: $10 \text{ cfs} = 10 × 101940.48 \text{ L/h} = 1019404.8 \text{ L/h}$

Summary of Some Common CFS Conversions

• 1 cfs = 101940.48 L/h
• 2 cfs = 203880.96 L/h
• 5 cfs = 509702.4 L/h
• 10 cfs = 1019404.8 L/h

These conversions provide insight into how different water flow rates can be understood in more familiar volume measures like liters per hour, which is useful for various applications such as engineering projects, environmental studies, and water resource management.