Cubic inches per hour (in3/h) to Decilitres per second (dl/s) conversion

Cubic inches per hour to Decilitres per second conversion table

Cubic inches per hour (in3/h)Decilitres per second (dl/s)
00
10.00004551941240769
20.00009103882481539
30.0001365582372231
40.0001820776496308
50.0002275970620385
60.0002731164744462
70.0003186358868539
80.0003641552992616
90.0004096747116693
100.0004551941240769
200.0009103882481539
300.001365582372231
400.001820776496308
500.002275970620385
600.002731164744462
700.003186358868539
800.003641552992616
900.004096747116693
1000.004551941240769
10000.04551941240769

How to convert cubic inches per hour to decilitres per second?

Converting between cubic inches per hour and decilitres per second involves understanding the relationships between volume and time units in both the imperial and metric systems. This conversion is essential in fields like fluid dynamics, chemical engineering, and any application involving precise liquid or gas flow measurements.

Conversion Factors

To accurately convert between cubic inches per hour and decilitres per second, you need to know the conversion factors. These factors bridge the gap between the imperial and metric systems:

  • 1 cubic inch (in3in^3) = 0.0163871 litres (L)
  • 1 litre (L) = 10 decilitres (dL)
  • 1 hour = 3600 seconds (s)

Converting Cubic Inches per Hour to Decilitres per Second

To convert 1 cubic inch per hour to decilitres per second, follow these steps:

  1. Convert cubic inches to litres:

    1 in3=0.0163871 L1 \ in^3 = 0.0163871 \ L

  2. Convert litres to decilitres:

    0.0163871 L=0.0163871×10 dL=0.163871 dL0.0163871 \ L = 0.0163871 \times 10 \ dL = 0.163871 \ dL

  3. Convert hours to seconds:

    1 hr=3600 s1 \ hr = 3600 \ s

  4. Combine the conversions:

    1 in3hr=0.163871 dL3600 s1 \ \frac{in^3}{hr} = \frac{0.163871 \ dL}{3600 \ s}

    =0.00004551972 dLs= 0.00004551972 \ \frac{dL}{s}

Therefore, 1 cubic inch per hour is approximately equal to 4.551972×1054.551972 \times 10^{-5} decilitres per second.

Converting Decilitres per Second to Cubic Inches per Hour

To convert 1 decilitre per second to cubic inches per hour, reverse the process:

  1. Convert decilitres to litres:

    1 dL=0.1 L1 \ dL = 0.1 \ L

  2. Convert litres to cubic inches:

    0.1 L=0.10.0163871 in36.10237 in30.1 \ L = \frac{0.1}{0.0163871} \ in^3 \approx 6.10237 \ in^3

  3. Convert seconds to hours:

    1 s=13600 hr1 \ s = \frac{1}{3600} \ hr

  4. Combine the conversions:

    1 dLs=6.10237 in313600 hr1 \ \frac{dL}{s} = \frac{6.10237 \ in^3}{\frac{1}{3600} \ hr}

    =6.10237×3600 in3hr= 6.10237 \times 3600 \ \frac{in^3}{hr}

    =21968.532 in3hr= 21968.532 \ \frac{in^3}{hr}

Therefore, 1 decilitre per second is approximately equal to 21968.532 cubic inches per hour.

Real-World Examples

While direct, everyday examples of converting cubic inches per hour to decilitres per second are rare, the underlying concept of volume flow rate is widely applicable:

  • Medical Infusion Pumps: In medicine, infusion pumps deliver fluids at precise rates. While flow rates might be set in mL/hr, understanding conversions to other units can be crucial in calibrating and troubleshooting these devices.
  • Industrial Processes: Chemical plants and manufacturing facilities use flow meters to regulate the movement of liquids and gases. For instance, dispensing a catalyst or reagent into a mixing tank needs to be measured and controlled and technicians may need to understand or convert between different volume flow rates.
  • HVAC Systems: In heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, measuring airflow is critical. While typically measured in cubic feet per minute (CFM), conversions to metric units might be necessary for system design and analysis, especially when working with international standards.

Law or Interesting Fact

While there is no specific law named after the conversion from cubic inches per hour to decilitres per second, the general concept of unit conversion is based on the principles of dimensional analysis. Dimensional analysis is a fundamental tool in physics and engineering used to check the relationships between physical quantities by identifying their dimensions (such as length, mass, time, and electric current) and units of measure. It's based on the principle that an equation must be dimensionally consistent: terms added, subtracted, or equated must have the same dimensions. This ensures the validity of calculations and conversions across different unit systems.

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 Decilitres per second to other unit conversions.

What is cubic inches per hour?

Cubic inches per hour is a unit of volume flow rate. The following sections describe cubic inches per hour in more detail.

Understanding Cubic Inches per Hour

Cubic inches per hour (in$^3$/hr) is a unit used to measure the volume of a substance (liquid or gas) that flows past a certain point in a specific amount of time. It indicates how many cubic inches of a substance move within one hour.

Formation of Cubic Inches per Hour

This unit is derived from two base units:

  • Cubic inch (in$^3$): A unit of volume. It represents the volume of a cube with sides of 1 inch each.
  • Hour (hr): A unit of time.

The unit is formed by dividing a volume expressed in cubic inches by a time expressed in hours, resulting in a rate of flow:

Volume Flow Rate=Volume (in3)Time (hr)\text{Volume Flow Rate} = \frac{\text{Volume (in}^3)}{\text{Time (hr)}}

Applications of Cubic Inches per Hour

Cubic inches per hour is practically used in real-world applications where the measurement of slow, very small volume flow rate is important. The SI unit for Volume flow rate is m3/sm^3/s. Some examples are:

  • Small Engine Fuel Consumption: Measuring the fuel consumption of small engines, such as those in lawnmowers or model airplanes.
  • Medical Devices: Infusion pumps may use this unit to measure how slowly medicine flows into the patient.
  • Hydraulics: Very small scale of hydraulic flow, where precision is needed.
  • 3D Printing: Material extrusion volume in 3D printing, particularly for small-scale or intricate designs.

Conversion to Other Units

Cubic inches per hour can be converted to other units of volume flow rate, such as:

  • Cubic feet per hour (ft$^3$/hr)
  • Gallons per hour (gal/hr)
  • Liters per hour (L/hr)
  • Cubic meters per second (m$^3$/s)

Flow Rate

Flow rate, generally speaking, plays an important role in many different areas of science and engineering. For example, cardiovascular system uses the concept of flow rate to determine blood flow.

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What is decilitres per second?

Decilitres per second (dL/s) is a unit used to measure volume flow rate, representing the volume of fluid passing through a given area per unit of time. It is not a commonly used SI unit but is derived from SI units.

Understanding Decilitres per Second

A decilitre is a unit of volume equal to one-tenth of a litre (0.1 L), and a second is the base unit of time in the International System of Units (SI). Therefore, one decilitre per second is equivalent to 0.1 litres of fluid passing a point in one second.

  • 1 dL = 0.1 L
  • 1 L = 0.001 m3m^3
  • Therefore, 1 dL/s = 0.0001 m3m^3/s

Formation and Conversion

Decilitres per second is derived from the litre (L) and second (s). The prefix "deci-" indicates one-tenth. Here's how it relates to other flow rate units:

  • Conversion to m3m^3/s (SI unit): 1 dL/s = 0.0001 m3m^3/s
  • Conversion to L/s: 1 dL/s = 0.1 L/s
  • Conversion to mL/s: 1 dL/s = 100 mL/s

Common Uses and Real-World Examples (Other Volume Flow Rates)

While dL/s is not a standard unit, understanding flow rates is crucial in many fields. Here are examples using more common units to illustrate the concept.

  • Water Flow: A garden hose might deliver water at a rate of 10-20 liters per minute (L/min). Industrial water pumps can have flow rates of several cubic meters per hour (m3m^3/h).
  • Respiratory Rate: The peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR), measuring how quickly someone can exhale air, is often measured in liters per minute (L/min). A healthy adult might have a PEFR of 400-700 L/min.
  • Blood Flow: Cardiac output, the amount of blood the heart pumps per minute, is typically around 5 liters per minute (L/min) at rest.
  • Industrial Processes: Many chemical and manufacturing processes involve precise control of fluid flow rates, often measured in liters per minute (L/min), gallons per minute (GPM), or cubic meters per hour (m3m^3/h). For example, a machine filling bottles might dispense liquid at a specific rate in milliliters per second (mL/s).
  • HVAC Systems: Airflow in HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) systems is frequently measured in cubic feet per minute (CFM) or cubic meters per hour (m3m^3/h).

Relevance and Context

While no specific law is directly tied to decilitres per second, the general principles of fluid dynamics and fluid mechanics govern its behavior. Bernoulli's principle, for instance, relates fluid speed to pressure, impacting flow rates in various systems. The study of fluid dynamics has involved many well-known scientists like Daniel Bernoulli, Isaac Newton, and Osborne Reynolds.

Complete Cubic inches per hour conversion table

Enter # of Cubic inches per hour
Convert 1 in3/h to other unitsResult
Cubic inches per hour to Cubic Millimeters per second (in3/h to mm3/s)4.5519412407695
Cubic inches per hour to Cubic Centimeters per second (in3/h to cm3/s)0.004551941240769
Cubic inches per hour to Cubic Decimeters per second (in3/h to dm3/s)0.000004551941240769
Cubic inches per hour to Cubic Decimeters per minute (in3/h to dm3/min)0.0002731164744462
Cubic inches per hour to Cubic Decimeters per hour (in3/h to dm3/h)0.01638698846677
Cubic inches per hour to Cubic Decimeters per day (in3/h to dm3/d)0.3932877232025
Cubic inches per hour to Cubic Decimeters per year (in3/h to dm3/a)143.64834089971
Cubic inches per hour to Millilitres per second (in3/h to ml/s)0.004551941240769
Cubic inches per hour to Centilitres per second (in3/h to cl/s)0.0004551941240769
Cubic inches per hour to Decilitres per second (in3/h to dl/s)0.00004551941240769
Cubic inches per hour to Litres per second (in3/h to l/s)0.000004551941240769
Cubic inches per hour to Litres per minute (in3/h to l/min)0.0002731164744462
Cubic inches per hour to Litres per hour (in3/h to l/h)0.01638698846677
Cubic inches per hour to Litres per day (in3/h to l/d)0.3932877232025
Cubic inches per hour to Litres per year (in3/h to l/a)143.64834089971
Cubic inches per hour to Kilolitres per second (in3/h to kl/s)4.5519412407695e-9
Cubic inches per hour to Kilolitres per minute (in3/h to kl/min)2.7311647444617e-7
Cubic inches per hour to Kilolitres per hour (in3/h to kl/h)0.00001638698846677
Cubic inches per hour to Cubic meters per second (in3/h to m3/s)4.5519412407695e-9
Cubic inches per hour to Cubic meters per minute (in3/h to m3/min)2.7311647444617e-7
Cubic inches per hour to Cubic meters per hour (in3/h to m3/h)0.00001638698846677
Cubic inches per hour to Cubic meters per day (in3/h to m3/d)0.0003932877232025
Cubic inches per hour to Cubic meters per year (in3/h to m3/a)0.1436483408997
Cubic inches per hour to Cubic kilometers per second (in3/h to km3/s)4.5519412407695e-18
Cubic inches per hour to Teaspoons per second (in3/h to tsp/s)0.0009235166666667
Cubic inches per hour to Tablespoons per second (in3/h to Tbs/s)0.0003078388888889
Cubic inches per hour to Cubic inches per second (in3/h to in3/s)0.0002777777777778
Cubic inches per hour to Cubic inches per minute (in3/h to in3/min)0.01666666666667
Cubic inches per hour to Fluid Ounces per second (in3/h to fl-oz/s)0.0001539194444444
Cubic inches per hour to Fluid Ounces per minute (in3/h to fl-oz/min)0.009235166666667
Cubic inches per hour to Fluid Ounces per hour (in3/h to fl-oz/h)0.55411
Cubic inches per hour to Cups per second (in3/h to cup/s)0.00001923993055556
Cubic inches per hour to Pints per second (in3/h to pnt/s)0.000009619965277778
Cubic inches per hour to Pints per minute (in3/h to pnt/min)0.0005771979166667
Cubic inches per hour to Pints per hour (in3/h to pnt/h)0.034631875
Cubic inches per hour to Quarts per second (in3/h to qt/s)0.000004809982638889
Cubic inches per hour to Gallons per second (in3/h to gal/s)0.000001202495659722
Cubic inches per hour to Gallons per minute (in3/h to gal/min)0.00007214973958333
Cubic inches per hour to Gallons per hour (in3/h to gal/h)0.004328984375
Cubic inches per hour to Cubic feet per second (in3/h to ft3/s)1.6075037069684e-7
Cubic inches per hour to Cubic feet per minute (in3/h to ft3/min)0.00000964502224181
Cubic inches per hour to Cubic feet per hour (in3/h to ft3/h)0.0005787013345086
Cubic inches per hour to Cubic yards per second (in3/h to yd3/s)5.9537086820504e-9
Cubic inches per hour to Cubic yards per minute (in3/h to yd3/min)3.5722252092302e-7
Cubic inches per hour to Cubic yards per hour (in3/h to yd3/h)0.00002143335125538

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