Cubic feet per second to Pints per minute conversion

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

To convert from cubic feet per second (ft³/s) to pints per minute (pt/min), you'll need to use a series of unit conversion factors. Let's break this down step-by-step:

1. Convert cubic feet to pints:

   • 1 cubic foot is equivalent to 7.48052 gallons (US).
   • 1 gallon (US) is equivalent to 8 pints (US).

   Therefore, 1 cubic foot is equivalent to: $1 \text{ ft}³ \times 7.48052 \text{ gallons/ft}³ \times 8 \text{ pints/gallon} = 59.84416 \text{ pints}$

2. Convert seconds to minutes:

   • There are 60 seconds in a minute.

Now, we can perform the conversion for 1 cubic foot per second to pints per minute: $1 \text{ ft}³/\text{s} \times 59.84416 \text{ pt/ft}³ \times 60 \text{ s/min} = 3590.6496 \text{ pt/min}$

So, 1 cubic foot per second is equivalent to 3590.6496 pints per minute.

Examples of Other Quantities:

1. 0.5 Cubic Feet per Second:

   $0.5 \text{ ft}³/\text{s} \times 3590.6496 \text{ pt/min} = 1795.3248 \text{ pt/min}$

2. 2 Cubic Feet per Second:

   $2 \text{ ft}³/\text{s} \times 3590.6496 \text{ pt/min} = 7181.2992 \text{ pt/min}$

3. 10 Cubic Feet per Second:

   $10 \text{ ft}³/\text{s} \times 3590.6496 \text{ pt/min} = 35906.496 \text{ pt/min}$

Real World Examples:

1. Small Stream Flow (0.5 ft³/s):

   • A small stream flowing at 0.5 cubic feet per second would generate approximately 1795.32 pints of water per minute.

2. Household Water Use (2 ft³/s):

   • Imagine a small residential water system that could deliver 2 cubic feet per second; this would provide around 7181.3 pints per minute, which is significantly higher than typical household demands.

3. Fire Hydrant Output (10 ft³/s):

   • A powerful fire hydrant or an industrial water supply line might flow at a rate of 10 cubic feet per second, translating to about 35906.5 pints per minute, suitable for firefighting and large-scale industrial processes.

These examples illustrate the range of applications and the significant volumes of fluid that can correspond to different cubic feet per second flow rates, converted into more commonly used units like pints per minute.