Cubic feet per second (ft3/s) to Pints per second (pnt/s) conversion

Cubic feet per second to Pints per second conversion table

Cubic feet per second (ft3/s)Pints per second (pnt/s)
00
159.844125
2119.68825
3179.532375
4239.3765
5299.220625
6359.06475
7418.908875
8478.753
9538.597125
10598.44125
201196.8825
301795.32375
402393.765
502992.20625
603590.6475
704189.08875
804787.53
905385.97125
1005984.4125
100059844.125

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 ft3=59.844 pt1 \text{ ft}^3 = 59.844 \text{ pt}

To convert 1 cubic foot per second to pints per second: 1 ft3/s×59.844 pt/ft3=59.844 pt/s1 \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 ft3/s×59.844 pt/ft3=29,922 pt/s500 \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 gal/min=1,000×8 pt/min=8,000 pt/min1,000 \text{ gal/min} = 1,000 \times 8 \text{ pt/min} = 8,000 \text{ pt/min} 8,000 pt/min÷60 s/min=133.33 pt/s8,000 \text{ pt/min} \div 60 \text{ s/min} = 133.33 \text{ pt/s} In cubic feet per second: 133.33 pt/s÷59.844 pt/ft3=2.23 ft3/s133.33 \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 ft3/s×59.844 pt/ft3=299.22 pt/s5 \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.

See below section for step by step unit conversion with formulas and explanations. Please refer to the table below for a list of all the Pints per second to other unit conversions.

What is Cubic Feet per Second?

Cubic feet per second (CFS) is a unit of measurement that expresses the volume of a substance (typically fluid) flowing per unit of time. Specifically, one CFS is equivalent to a volume of one cubic foot passing a point in one second. It's a rate, not a total volume.

1 CFS=1ft3s1 \text{ CFS} = 1 \frac{\text{ft}^3}{\text{s}}

Formation of Cubic Feet per Second

CFS is derived from the fundamental units of volume (cubic feet, ft3ft^3) and time (seconds, ss). The volume is usually calculated based on area and velocity of the fluid flow. It essentially quantifies how quickly a volume is moving.

Key Concepts and Formulas

The volume flow rate (QQ) can be calculated using the following formula:

Q=AvQ = A \cdot v

Where:

  • QQ is the volume flow rate (CFS)
  • AA is the cross-sectional area of the flow (ft2ft^2)
  • vv is the average velocity of the flow (ft/sft/s)

Alternatively, if you know the volume (VV) that passes a point over a certain time (tt):

Q=VtQ = \frac{V}{t}

Where:

  • QQ is the volume flow rate (CFS)
  • VV is the volume (ft3ft^3)
  • tt is the time (seconds)

Notable Associations

While there isn't a specific "law" named after someone directly tied to CFS, the principles behind its use are rooted in fluid dynamics, a field heavily influenced by:

  • Isaac Newton: His work on fluid resistance and viscosity laid the foundation for understanding fluid flow.
  • Daniel Bernoulli: Known for Bernoulli's principle, which relates fluid pressure to velocity and elevation. This principle is crucial in analyzing flow rates.

For a more in-depth understanding of the relationship between pressure and velocity, refer to Bernoulli's Principle from NASA.

Real-World Examples

  1. River Flows: The flow rate of rivers and streams is often measured in CFS. For example, a small stream might have a flow of 5 CFS during normal conditions, while a large river during a flood could reach thousands of CFS. The USGS WaterWatch website provides real-time streamflow data across the United States, often reported in CFS.

  2. Water Supply: Municipal water systems need to deliver water at a specific rate to meet demand. The flow rate in water pipes is calculated and monitored in CFS or related units (like gallons per minute, which can be converted to CFS) to ensure adequate supply.

  3. Industrial Processes: Many industrial processes rely on controlling the flow rate of liquids and gases. For example, a chemical plant might need to pump reactants into a reactor at a precise flow rate measured in CFS.

  4. HVAC Systems: Airflow in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems is sometimes specified in cubic feet per minute (CFM), which can be easily converted to CFS by dividing by 60 (since there are 60 seconds in a minute). This helps ensure proper ventilation and temperature control.

What is pints per second?

Pints per second (pint/s) measures the volume of fluid that passes a point in a given amount of time. It's a unit of volumetric flow rate, commonly used for liquids.

Understanding Pints per Second

Pints per second is a rate, indicating how many pints of a substance flow past a specific point every second. It is typically a more practical unit for measuring smaller flow rates, while larger flow rates might be expressed in gallons per minute or liters per second.

Formation of the Unit

The unit is derived from two base units:

  • Pint (pint): A unit of volume. In the US system, there are both liquid and dry pints. Here, we refer to liquid pints.
  • Second (s): A unit of time.

Combining these, we get pints per second (pint/s), representing volume per unit time.

Formula and Calculation

Flow rate (QQ) is generally calculated as:

Q=VtQ = \frac{V}{t}

Where:

  • QQ is the flow rate (in pints per second)
  • VV is the volume (in pints)
  • tt is the time (in seconds)

Real-World Examples & Conversions

While "pints per second" might not be the most common unit encountered daily, understanding the concept of volume flow rate is crucial. Here are a few related examples and conversions to provide perspective:

  • Dosing Pumps: Small dosing pumps used in chemical processing or water treatment might operate at flow rates measurable in pints per second.
  • Small Streams/Waterfalls: The flow rate of a small stream or the outflow of a small waterfall could be estimated in pints per second.

Conversions to other common units:

  • 1 pint/s = 0.125 gallons/s
  • 1 pint/s = 7.48 gallons/minute
  • 1 pint/s = 0.473 liters/s
  • 1 pint/s = 473.176 milliliters/s

Related Concepts and Applications

While there isn't a specific "law" tied directly to pints per second, it's essential to understand how flow rate relates to other physical principles:

  • Fluid Dynamics: Pints per second is a practical unit within fluid dynamics, helping to describe the motion of liquids.

  • Continuity Equation: The principle of mass conservation in fluid dynamics leads to the continuity equation, which states that for an incompressible fluid in a closed system, the mass flow rate is constant. For a fluid with constant density ρ\rho, the volumetric flow rate QQ is constant. Mathematically, this can be expressed as:

    A1v1=A2v2A_1v_1 = A_2v_2

    Where AA is the cross-sectional area of the flow and vv is the average velocity. This equation means that if you decrease the cross-sectional area, the velocity of the flow must increase to maintain a constant flow rate in m3/sm^3/s or pint/spint/s.

  • Hagen-Poiseuille Equation: This equation describes the pressure drop of an incompressible and Newtonian fluid in laminar flow through a long cylindrical pipe. Flow rate is directly proportional to the pressure difference and inversely proportional to the fluid's viscosity and the length of the pipe.

    Q=πr4ΔP8ηLQ = \frac{\pi r^4 \Delta P}{8 \eta L}

    Where:

    • QQ is the volumetric flow rate (e.g., in m3/sm^3/s).
    • rr is the radius of the pipe.
    • ΔP\Delta P is the pressure difference between the ends of the pipe.
    • η\eta is the dynamic viscosity of the fluid.
    • LL is the length of the pipe.

Complete Cubic feet per second conversion table

Enter # of Cubic feet per second
Convert 1 ft3/s to other unitsResult
Cubic feet per second to Cubic Millimeters per second (ft3/s to mm3/s)28316831.998815
Cubic feet per second to Cubic Centimeters per second (ft3/s to cm3/s)28316.831998815
Cubic feet per second to Cubic Decimeters per second (ft3/s to dm3/s)28.316831998815
Cubic feet per second to Cubic Decimeters per minute (ft3/s to dm3/min)1699.0099199289
Cubic feet per second to Cubic Decimeters per hour (ft3/s to dm3/h)101940.59519573
Cubic feet per second to Cubic Decimeters per day (ft3/s to dm3/d)2446574.2846976
Cubic feet per second to Cubic Decimeters per year (ft3/s to dm3/a)893611257.48579
Cubic feet per second to Millilitres per second (ft3/s to ml/s)28316.831998815
Cubic feet per second to Centilitres per second (ft3/s to cl/s)2831.6831998815
Cubic feet per second to Decilitres per second (ft3/s to dl/s)283.16831998815
Cubic feet per second to Litres per second (ft3/s to l/s)28.316831998815
Cubic feet per second to Litres per minute (ft3/s to l/min)1699.0099199289
Cubic feet per second to Litres per hour (ft3/s to l/h)101940.59519573
Cubic feet per second to Litres per day (ft3/s to l/d)2446574.2846976
Cubic feet per second to Litres per year (ft3/s to l/a)893611257.48579
Cubic feet per second to Kilolitres per second (ft3/s to kl/s)0.02831683199881
Cubic feet per second to Kilolitres per minute (ft3/s to kl/min)1.6990099199289
Cubic feet per second to Kilolitres per hour (ft3/s to kl/h)101.94059519573
Cubic feet per second to Cubic meters per second (ft3/s to m3/s)0.02831683199881
Cubic feet per second to Cubic meters per minute (ft3/s to m3/min)1.6990099199289
Cubic feet per second to Cubic meters per hour (ft3/s to m3/h)101.94059519573
Cubic feet per second to Cubic meters per day (ft3/s to m3/d)2446.5742846976
Cubic feet per second to Cubic meters per year (ft3/s to m3/a)893611.25748579
Cubic feet per second to Cubic kilometers per second (ft3/s to km3/s)2.8316831998815e-11
Cubic feet per second to Teaspoons per second (ft3/s to tsp/s)5745.036
Cubic feet per second to Tablespoons per second (ft3/s to Tbs/s)1915.012
Cubic feet per second to Cubic inches per second (ft3/s to in3/s)1728.0070744076
Cubic feet per second to Cubic inches per minute (ft3/s to in3/min)103680.42446446
Cubic feet per second to Cubic inches per hour (ft3/s to in3/h)6220825.4678674
Cubic feet per second to Fluid Ounces per second (ft3/s to fl-oz/s)957.506
Cubic feet per second to Fluid Ounces per minute (ft3/s to fl-oz/min)57450.36
Cubic feet per second to Fluid Ounces per hour (ft3/s to fl-oz/h)3447021.6
Cubic feet per second to Cups per second (ft3/s to cup/s)119.68825
Cubic feet per second to Pints per second (ft3/s to pnt/s)59.844125
Cubic feet per second to Pints per minute (ft3/s to pnt/min)3590.6475
Cubic feet per second to Pints per hour (ft3/s to pnt/h)215438.85
Cubic feet per second to Quarts per second (ft3/s to qt/s)29.9220625
Cubic feet per second to Gallons per second (ft3/s to gal/s)7.480515625
Cubic feet per second to Gallons per minute (ft3/s to gal/min)448.8309375
Cubic feet per second to Gallons per hour (ft3/s to gal/h)26929.85625
Cubic feet per second to Cubic feet per minute (ft3/s to ft3/min)60
Cubic feet per second to Cubic feet per hour (ft3/s to ft3/h)3600
Cubic feet per second to Cubic yards per second (ft3/s to yd3/s)0.03703698259756
Cubic feet per second to Cubic yards per minute (ft3/s to yd3/min)2.2222189558537
Cubic feet per second to Cubic yards per hour (ft3/s to yd3/h)133.33313735122

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