Cubic feet per second to Pints per second conversion

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

To convert cubic feet per second (ft³/s) to pints per second (pt/s), you need to know the relationship between cubic feet and pints.

1 cubic foot is equivalent to 59.844 pints (U.S. liquid pints).

So the conversion factor is: $1 \text{ ft}^3 = 59.844 \text{ pt}$

To convert 1 cubic foot per second to pints per second: $1 \text{ ft}^3/\text{s} \times 59.844 \text{ pt}/\text{ft}^3 = 59.844 \text{ pt/s}$

Therefore, 1 cubic foot per second is equal to 59.844 pints per second.

Real World Examples for Other Quantities of Cubic Feet per Second

1. River Flow:

   • Moderate River Flow: A small to medium-sized river might have a flow rate of about 500 ft³/s. $500 \text{ ft}^3/\text{s} \times 59.844 \text{ pt}/\text{ft}^3 = 29,922 \text{ pt/s}$

2. Fire Hydrant:

   • Typical Flow Rate: A fire hydrant might discharge water at a rate of approximately 1,000 gallons per minute. Since 1 gallon is 8 pints and 1 minute is 60 seconds: $1,000 \text{ gal/min} = 1,000 \times 8 \text{ pt/min} = 8,000 \text{ pt/min}$ $8,000 \text{ pt/min} \div 60 \text{ s/min} = 133.33 \text{ pt/s}$ In cubic feet per second: $133.33 \text{ pt/s} \div 59.844 \text{ pt/ft}^3 = 2.23 \text{ ft}^3/\text{s}$

3. Irrigation System:

   • Large Farm Irrigation: A large irrigation system may use around 5 ft³/s of water. $5 \text{ ft}^3/\text{s} \times 59.844 \text{ pt}/\text{ft}^3 = 299.22 \text{ pt/s}$

These real-world examples show how different quantities of cubic feet per second can be represented in terms of pints per second. Understanding these conversions is useful in a variety of practical applications, from hydrology and environmental science to engineering and emergency services.