Cubic inches per minute (in3/min) to Pints per minute (pnt/min) conversion

Cubic inches per minute to Pints per minute conversion table

Cubic inches per minute (in3/min)Pints per minute (pnt/min)
00
10.034631875
20.06926375
30.103895625
40.1385275
50.173159375
60.20779125
70.242423125
80.277055
90.311686875
100.34631875
200.6926375
301.03895625
401.385275
501.73159375
602.0779125
702.42423125
802.77055
903.11686875
1003.4631875
100034.631875

How to convert cubic inches per minute to pints per minute?

Converting between cubic inches per minute (in³/min) and pints per minute (pint/min) is a common task when dealing with flow rates. Here's a breakdown of how to perform these conversions, along with examples and relevant information.

Understanding the Conversion

The key to converting between these units lies in knowing the relationship between cubic inches and pints. Since we are converting to pints (a liquid volume), we will deal with US liquid pints.

Cubic Inches to Pints Conversion

To convert from cubic inches per minute to pints per minute, use the following conversion factor:

1 pint (US liquid) = 28.875 cubic inches

Therefore, to convert cubic inches per minute to pints per minute, you divide by 28.875.

Formula:

Pints per minute=Cubic inches per minute28.875\text{Pints per minute} = \frac{\text{Cubic inches per minute}}{28.875}

Example: Converting 1 Cubic Inch per Minute to Pints per Minute

Pints per minute=1 in3/min28.8750.0346 pint/min\text{Pints per minute} = \frac{1 \text{ in}^3\text{/min}}{28.875} \approx 0.0346 \text{ pint/min}

So, 1 cubic inch per minute is approximately 0.0346 pints per minute.

Pints to Cubic Inches Conversion

To convert from pints per minute to cubic inches per minute, multiply by 28.875.

Formula:

Cubic inches per minute=Pints per minute×28.875\text{Cubic inches per minute} = \text{Pints per minute} \times 28.875

Example: Converting 1 Pint per Minute to Cubic Inches per Minute

Cubic inches per minute=1 pint/min×28.875=28.875 in3/min\text{Cubic inches per minute} = 1 \text{ pint/min} \times 28.875 = 28.875 \text{ in}^3\text{/min}

So, 1 pint per minute is equal to 28.875 cubic inches per minute.

Real-World Examples

  1. Small Engine Displacement:

    • The displacement of small engines (like those in lawnmowers or some motorcycles) might be rated in cubic inches. Converting this to pints per minute can help compare its fuel consumption or oil flow rates to other systems.
  2. Hydraulic Systems:

    • Hydraulic pumps and systems often have flow rates specified in cubic inches per minute. Converting this to pints per minute can be useful for understanding fluid delivery in applications such as power steering or braking systems.
  3. Aquarium/Pond Pumps:

    • The flow rate of pumps used in aquariums or small ponds is sometimes given in cubic inches per minute. Converting to pints per minute helps in selecting the right pump to ensure proper water circulation and filtration.

Interesting Facts

While there isn't a specific law or person directly associated with this particular conversion, understanding volume flow rates is essential in various scientific and engineering fields. For example:

  • Fluid Dynamics: Volume flow rates are fundamental in understanding fluid dynamics, with applications ranging from designing efficient pipelines to predicting weather patterns.
  • Engineering: Engineers use these conversions when designing and analyzing systems involving fluid transport, such as HVAC systems, chemical processing plants, and automotive engines.

Tools and Resources

For convenience, many online unit converters can perform these calculations. Always double-check the units to ensure you are converting between cubic inches per minute and US liquid pints per minute.

By understanding these conversions, you can effectively translate between cubic inches per minute and pints per minute, allowing for better comprehension and application in various practical scenarios.

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 minute to other unit conversions.

What is cubic inches per minute?

What is Cubic Inches per Minute?

Cubic inches per minute (in$^3$/min or CFM) is a unit of measure for volume flow rate. It represents the volume of a substance (typically a gas or liquid) that flows through a given area per minute, with the volume measured in cubic inches. It's a common unit in engineering and manufacturing, especially in the United States.

Understanding Cubic Inches and Volume Flow Rate

Cubic Inches

A cubic inch is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides one inch long. It's part of the imperial system of measurement.

Volume Flow Rate

Volume flow rate, generally denoted as QQ, is the volume of fluid which passes per unit time. The SI unit for volume flow rate is cubic meters per second (m3/sm^3/s).

Formation of Cubic Inches per Minute

Cubic inches per minute is formed by combining a unit of volume (cubic inches) with a unit of time (minutes). This describes how many cubic inches of a substance pass a specific point or through a specific area in one minute.

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

Where:

  • QQ = Volume flow rate (in$^3$/min)
  • VV = Volume (in$^3$)
  • tt = Time (min)

Applications and Examples

Cubic inches per minute is used across various industries. Here are some real-world examples:

  • Automotive: Measuring the air intake of an engine or the flow rate of fuel injectors. For instance, a fuel injector might have a flow rate of 100 in$^3$/min.
  • HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning): Specifying the airflow capacity of fans and blowers. A small bathroom fan might move air at a rate of 50 in$^3$/min.
  • Pneumatics: Determining the flow rate of compressed air in pneumatic systems. An air compressor might deliver 500 in$^3$/min of air.
  • Manufacturing: Measuring the flow of liquids in industrial processes, such as coolant flow in machining operations. A coolant pump might have a flow rate of 200 in$^3$/min.
  • 3D Printing: When using liquid resins.

Conversions and Related Units

It's important to understand how cubic inches per minute relates to other units of flow rate:

  • Cubic Feet per Minute (CFM): 1 CFM = 1728 in$^3$/min
  • Liters per Minute (LPM): 1 in$^3$/min ≈ 0.01639 LPM
  • Gallons per Minute (GPM): 1 GPM ≈ 231 in$^3$/min

Interesting Facts

While there's no specific law directly associated with cubic inches per minute itself, the underlying principles of fluid dynamics that govern volume flow rate are described by fundamental laws such as the Navier-Stokes equations. These equations, developed in the 19th century, describe the motion of viscous fluids and are essential for understanding fluid flow in a wide range of applications. For more information you can read about it in the following Navier-Stokes Equations page from NASA.

What is pints per minute?

What is Pints per Minute?

Pints per minute (PPM) is a unit of volumetric flow rate. It measures the volume of a fluid (liquid or gas) that passes through a given point per minute, where the volume is measured in pints. It's commonly used in applications where relatively small flow rates need to be measured, such as in beverage dispensing, laboratory experiments, and some industrial processes.

Understanding Pints and Minutes

  • Pint (pt): A pint is a unit of volume in the imperial and United States customary systems of measurement. In the US system, a liquid pint is equal to 16 fluid ounces or approximately 473 milliliters.
  • Minute (min): A minute is a unit of time, equal to 60 seconds.

Therefore, 1 pint per minute is equivalent to 473 milliliters flowing per minute.

Calculating Flow Rate

Flow rate (Q) is defined as the volume of fluid (V) passing a point per unit of time (t):

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

Where:

  • QQ = Flow rate (pints per minute)
  • VV = Volume (pints)
  • tt = Time (minutes)

Practical Applications and Examples

Pints per minute are used in scenarios requiring precise control and measurement of small fluid volumes. Here are some examples:

  • Beverage Dispensing: Soft drink and beer dispensing systems use PPM to control the flow of liquids, ensuring consistent pouring rates. For example, a beer tap might be calibrated to dispense at a rate of 0.5 pints per minute.
  • Laboratory Experiments: In chemical and biological experiments, PPM is used to deliver reagents or samples at controlled flow rates using pumps or microfluidic devices.
  • Medical Infusion: IV drips use PPM to regulate the flow of fluids and medication into a patient's bloodstream.
  • Industrial Processes: Some manufacturing processes, such as chemical mixing or coating applications, require precise metering of liquids in PPM.

Connection to Other Flow Rate Units

While pints per minute are useful for certain applications, flow rates can also be expressed in other units:

  • Gallons per minute (GPM): A common unit for larger flow rates, such as in water pumps or irrigation systems. 1 GPM is equal to 8 pints per minute.
  • Liters per minute (LPM): A metric unit of flow rate. 1 LPM is approximately equal to 2.11 pints per minute.
  • Cubic meters per hour (m3/hm^3/h): Another metric unit for higher flow rates. 1 m3/hm^3/h is equal to roughly 35195.1 Pints per minute.

Complete Cubic inches per minute conversion table

Enter # of Cubic inches per minute
Convert 1 in3/min to other unitsResult
Cubic inches per minute to Cubic Millimeters per second (in3/min to mm3/s)273.11647444617
Cubic inches per minute to Cubic Centimeters per second (in3/min to cm3/s)0.2731164744462
Cubic inches per minute to Cubic Decimeters per second (in3/min to dm3/s)0.0002731164744462
Cubic inches per minute to Cubic Decimeters per minute (in3/min to dm3/min)0.01638698846677
Cubic inches per minute to Cubic Decimeters per hour (in3/min to dm3/h)0.9832193080062
Cubic inches per minute to Cubic Decimeters per day (in3/min to dm3/d)23.597263392149
Cubic inches per minute to Cubic Decimeters per year (in3/min to dm3/a)8618.9004539824
Cubic inches per minute to Millilitres per second (in3/min to ml/s)0.2731164744462
Cubic inches per minute to Centilitres per second (in3/min to cl/s)0.02731164744462
Cubic inches per minute to Decilitres per second (in3/min to dl/s)0.002731164744462
Cubic inches per minute to Litres per second (in3/min to l/s)0.0002731164744462
Cubic inches per minute to Litres per minute (in3/min to l/min)0.01638698846677
Cubic inches per minute to Litres per hour (in3/min to l/h)0.9832193080062
Cubic inches per minute to Litres per day (in3/min to l/d)23.597263392149
Cubic inches per minute to Litres per year (in3/min to l/a)8618.9004539824
Cubic inches per minute to Kilolitres per second (in3/min to kl/s)2.7311647444617e-7
Cubic inches per minute to Kilolitres per minute (in3/min to kl/min)0.00001638698846677
Cubic inches per minute to Kilolitres per hour (in3/min to kl/h)0.0009832193080062
Cubic inches per minute to Cubic meters per second (in3/min to m3/s)2.7311647444617e-7
Cubic inches per minute to Cubic meters per minute (in3/min to m3/min)0.00001638698846677
Cubic inches per minute to Cubic meters per hour (in3/min to m3/h)0.0009832193080062
Cubic inches per minute to Cubic meters per day (in3/min to m3/d)0.02359726339215
Cubic inches per minute to Cubic meters per year (in3/min to m3/a)8.6189004539824
Cubic inches per minute to Cubic kilometers per second (in3/min to km3/s)2.7311647444617e-16
Cubic inches per minute to Teaspoons per second (in3/min to tsp/s)0.055411
Cubic inches per minute to Tablespoons per second (in3/min to Tbs/s)0.01847033333333
Cubic inches per minute to Cubic inches per second (in3/min to in3/s)0.01666666666667
Cubic inches per minute to Cubic inches per hour (in3/min to in3/h)60
Cubic inches per minute to Fluid Ounces per second (in3/min to fl-oz/s)0.009235166666667
Cubic inches per minute to Fluid Ounces per minute (in3/min to fl-oz/min)0.55411
Cubic inches per minute to Fluid Ounces per hour (in3/min to fl-oz/h)33.2466
Cubic inches per minute to Cups per second (in3/min to cup/s)0.001154395833333
Cubic inches per minute to Pints per second (in3/min to pnt/s)0.0005771979166667
Cubic inches per minute to Pints per minute (in3/min to pnt/min)0.034631875
Cubic inches per minute to Pints per hour (in3/min to pnt/h)2.0779125
Cubic inches per minute to Quarts per second (in3/min to qt/s)0.0002885989583333
Cubic inches per minute to Gallons per second (in3/min to gal/s)0.00007214973958333
Cubic inches per minute to Gallons per minute (in3/min to gal/min)0.004328984375
Cubic inches per minute to Gallons per hour (in3/min to gal/h)0.2597390625
Cubic inches per minute to Cubic feet per second (in3/min to ft3/s)0.00000964502224181
Cubic inches per minute to Cubic feet per minute (in3/min to ft3/min)0.0005787013345086
Cubic inches per minute to Cubic feet per hour (in3/min to ft3/h)0.03472208007052
Cubic inches per minute to Cubic yards per second (in3/min to yd3/s)3.5722252092302e-7
Cubic inches per minute to Cubic yards per minute (in3/min to yd3/min)0.00002143335125538
Cubic inches per minute to Cubic yards per hour (in3/min to yd3/h)0.001286001075323

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