Cubic meters per second to Cubic Centimeters per second conversion

How to convert cubic meters per second to cubic centimeters per second?

To convert cubic meters per second (m³/s) to cubic centimeters per second (cm³/s), we need to understand the relationship between cubic meters and cubic centimeters.

1 cubic meter (m³) = 1,000,000 cubic centimeters (cm³), since: 1 meter (m) = 100 centimeters (cm) and thus, 1 m³ = (100 cm)³ = 100^3 cm³ = 1,000,000 cm³.

Given this, to convert from cubic meters per second to cubic centimeters per second, you would multiply by 1,000,000.

So, to convert 1 m³/s to cm³/s: 1 m³/s * 1,000,000 = 1,000,000 cm³/s.

Real-World Examples for Various Quantities of Cubic Meters per Second

1. Small Household Water Flow:

   • A typical household shower may have a flow rate of about 0.02 m³/s (20 liters per minute).

2. Fire Hose:

   • A fire hose might have a flow rate of around 0.03 to 0.08 m³/s (30 to 80 liters per second).

3. River Flow:

   • The flow rate of small rivers can be in the range of 5 to 500 m³/s. For example, the River Thames in London has an average flow rate of around 65 m³/s.

4. Hydroelectric Power Plants:

   • Large hydroelectric power plants can have water flow rates in the range of 1,000 to 20,000 m³/s. For example, the Three Gorges Dam in China has an average flow rate of around 30,000 to 35,000 m³/s during peak times.

5. Water Supply Systems:

   • Major city water supply systems can have flow rates in the range of several cubic meters per second. For example, New York City’s water supply system can handle flows up to around 40 m³/s.

Converting these flow rates to cubic centimeters per second:

• Household Shower:

  • 0.02 m³/s * 1,000,000 = 20,000 cm³/s

• Fire Hose:

  • 0.08 m³/s * 1,000,000 = 80,000 cm³/s

• Small River:

  • 65 m³/s * 1,000,000 = 65,000,000 cm³/s

• Hydroelectric Plant (Three Gorges Dam Peak):

  • 35,000 m³/s * 1,000,000 = 35,000,000,000 cm³/s

• City Water Supply (New York):

  • 40 m³/s * 1,000,000 = 40,000,000 cm³/s

By understanding these conversions and real-world examples, you can better grasp the scale and implications of different volume flow rates.