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Cubic inches per hour (in3/h) to Litres per minute (l/min) conversion

Cubic inches per hour to Litres per minute conversion table

Cubic inches per hour (in3/h)Litres per minute (l/min)
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10.0002731164744462
20.0005462329488923
30.0008193494233385
40.001092465897785
50.001365582372231
60.001638698846677
70.001911815321123
80.002184931795569
90.002458048270016
100.002731164744462
200.005462329488923
300.008193494233385
400.01092465897785
500.01365582372231
600.01638698846677
700.01911815321123
800.02184931795569
900.02458048270016
1000.02731164744462
10000.2731164744462

How to convert cubic inches per hour to litres per minute?

To convert cubic inches per hour (in³/hr) to liters per minute (L/min), you need to follow a multi-step process involving unit conversions for both volume and time. Here are the steps for converting 1 in³/hr to L/min:

  1. Convert cubic inches to liters:

    • 1 cubic inch (in³) is equivalent to approximately 0.016387064 liters (L).
    • Therefore, to convert cubic inches to liters, you multiply by 0.016387064.

  2. Convert hours to minutes:

    • 1 hour (hr) is equivalent to 60 minutes (min).
    • Therefore, to adjust the time unit from hours to minutes, you divide by 60.

So, to convert 1 in³/hr to L/min: 1 in3hr×0.016387064 Lin3÷60 minhr=0.016387064 L60 min≈0.000273118 L/min \frac{1 \, \text{in}^3}{\text{hr}} \times 0.016387064 \, \frac{\text{L}}{\text{in}^3} \div 60 \, \frac{\text{min}}{\text{hr}} = \frac{0.016387064 \, \text{L}}{60 \, \text{min}} \approx 0.000273118 \, \text{L/min}

So, 1 in3/hr≈0.000273118 L/min1 \, \text{in}^3/\text{hr} \approx 0.000273118 \, \text{L/min}.

Real World Examples

To make it relatable, let’s look at some other quantities of flow rates converted from cubic inches per hour to liters per minute:

  1. 10 in³/hr: 10 in3/hr×0.016387064 Lin3÷60 minhr=10×0.000273118 L/min≈0.00273118 L/min 10 \, \text{in}^3/\text{hr} \times 0.016387064 \, \frac{\text{L}}{\text{in}^3} \div 60 \, \frac{\text{min}}{\text{hr}} = 10 \times 0.000273118 \, \text{L/min} \approx 0.00273118 \, \text{L/min}

  2. 100 in³/hr: 100 in3/hr×0.016387064 Lin3÷60 minhr=100×0.000273118 L/min≈0.0273118 L/min 100 \, \text{in}^3/\text{hr} \times 0.016387064 \, \frac{\text{L}}{\text{in}^3} \div 60 \, \frac{\text{min}}{\text{hr}} = 100 \times 0.000273118 \, \text{L/min} \approx 0.0273118 \, \text{L/min}

  3. 1000 in³/hr: 1000 in3/hr×0.016387064 Lin3÷60 minhr=1000×0.000273118 L/min≈0.273118 L/min 1000 \, \text{in}^3/\text{hr} \times 0.016387064 \, \frac{\text{L}}{\text{in}^3} \div 60 \, \frac{\text{min}}{\text{hr}} = 1000 \times 0.000273118 \, \text{L/min} \approx 0.273118 \, \text{L/min}

Real-world Applications

  • Medicinal Pumps: Microinfusion pumps might use very small flow rates, similar to 1-10 in³/hr converted to L/min, for precise delivery of medications.

  • Laboratory Equipment: Devices such as droplet generators or microreactors might operate with flow rates in the range of 10-100 in³/hr.

  • Industrial Processes: Larger systems, such as coolant flow in machinery or small-scale water filtration units, might operate with flow rates closer to 1,000 in³/hr.

These conversions and examples show the versatility and applicability of understanding flow rate conversions in various scientific and industrial fields.

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 Litres per minute 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.

For more information check out this wikipedia page

What is Litres per minute?

Litres per minute (LPM) is a unit of volumetric flow rate, measuring the volume of liquid or gas that passes through a specific point in one minute. It is commonly used in various fields to quantify the rate of fluid transfer.

Understanding Litres per Minute (LPM)

LPM expresses how many litres of a substance flow through a given area in one minute. A litre is a unit of volume defined as 0.001 cubic meters, or 1000 cubic centimetres. Therefore, 1 LPM is equivalent to 1/1000 of a cubic meter per minute.

How is Litres per Minute Formed?

LPM is derived from the base units of volume (litres) and time (minutes). The formula to calculate flow rate in litres per minute is:

Flow Rate (LPM)=Volume (Litres)Time (Minutes)\text{Flow Rate (LPM)} = \frac{\text{Volume (Litres)}}{\text{Time (Minutes)}}

For example, if 50 litres of water flow out of a tap in one minute, the flow rate is 50 LPM.

Common Conversions

Here's a table of conversions between LPM and other common flow rate units:

Unit Conversion to LPM
1 Cubic Meter/Hour ≈ 16.67 LPM
1 Gallon/Minute (GPM) ≈ 3.785 LPM
1 Millilitre/Minute (mL/min) = 0.001 LPM

Real-World Applications and Examples

  • Medical Oxygen Delivery: Oxygen concentrators and ventilators often specify flow rates in LPM. A typical oxygen concentrator might deliver oxygen at a rate of 2-5 LPM.

  • Water Flow in a Household: The flow rate of water from a tap or showerhead is often measured in LPM. For instance, a water-saving showerhead might have a flow rate of 7-10 LPM.

  • Aquarium Filters: The performance of aquarium filters is often rated in LPM, indicating how quickly the filter can process the aquarium water. An aquarium filter might have a flow rate of 500 LPM.

  • HVAC Systems: Airflow in HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) systems is sometimes specified in LPM, especially in smaller systems or components.

  • Industrial Processes: Many industrial processes involving fluids, such as chemical mixing or cooling, use LPM to measure and control flow rates.

Interesting Facts

While there isn't a specific "law" named after LPM, the principles of fluid dynamics and flow rate are governed by laws such as the Hagen-Poiseuille equation, which relates flow rate to pressure, viscosity, and dimensions of the pipe.

The measurement of flow rate has been crucial in the development of various technologies and industries, from water management to chemical engineering. The accurate measurement of flow is essential for efficiency, safety, and control in many processes. For more information on this, read the Fluid dynamics article from sciencelearn.org.nz.

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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