Cubic feet per second to Litres per second conversion

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

Cubic feet per second (cfs or ft³/s) is a common unit of measure in hydrology, fluid dynamics, and various engineering fields to quantify the rate at which a volume of fluid (usually water) flows.

To convert cubic feet per second to liters per second (L/s), you can use the conversion factor between cubic feet and liters. Specifically, 1 cubic foot is approximately equal to 28.3168 liters.

So, the conversion can be performed using the following calculation:

$1 \text{ ft}^3/\text{s} \times 28.3168 \text{ L/ft}^3 = 28.3168 \text{ L/s}$

Therefore, 1 cubic foot per second is equal to 28.3168 liters per second.

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

1. A Small Stream:

   • Often, small streams might have flows around 10 ft³/s.
   • Conversion: $10 \text{ ft}^3/\text{s} \times 28.3168 = 283.168 \text{ L/s}$

2. A Moderate River:

   • A moderate-sized river could have a flow rate of around 1,000 ft³/s.
   • Conversion: $1,000 \text{ ft}^3/\text{s} \times 28.3168 = 28,316.8 \text{ L/s}$

3. A Major River:

   • Large rivers, like the Mississippi River at certain points, can exhibit flows of around 600,000 ft³/s.
   • Conversion: $600,000 \text{ ft}^3/\text{s} \times 28.3168 = 16,990,080 \text{ L/s}$

4. Water Supply Pipe:

   • A water supply pipe for a residential area might carry about 5 ft³/s.
   • Conversion: $5 \text{ ft}^3/\text{s} \times 28.3168 = 141.584 \text{ L/s}$

5. Irrigation Canal:

   • An irrigation canal might have a flow rate of 500 ft³/s.
   • Conversion: $500 \text{ ft}^3/\text{s} \times 28.3168 = 14,158.4 \text{ L/s}$

Understanding these conversions helps quantify and communicate water usage more effectively, aiding in tasks ranging from small-scale plumbing projects to large-scale water resource management.