Cubic meters per second to Cubic yards per second conversion

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

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Step-by-Step Conversion

1. Cubic meter to cubic yard conversion factor:

   • 1 cubic meter is approximately 1.30795 cubic yards.

2. Conversion calculation:

   • To convert cubic meters per second to cubic yards per second, you multiply the value in cubic meters by 1.30795.

   Therefore, for 1 cubic meter per second: $1 \text{ m}^3/\text{s} \times 1.30795 \text{ yd}^3/\text{m}^3 = 1.30795 \text{ yd}^3/\text{s}$

Real-World Examples of Flow Rates

Here are some real-world scenarios with different quantities of cubic meters per second and their equivalent in cubic yards per second:

1. Example with 0.5 m³/s:

   • Calculation: $0.5 \text{ m}^3/\text{s} \times 1.30795 \text{ yd}^3/\text{m}^3 = 0.653975 \text{ yd}^3/\text{s}$
   • A small irrigation canal or stream could have a flow rate around this value.

2. Example with 10 m³/s:

   • Calculation: $10 \text{ m}^3/\text{s} \times 1.30795 \text{ yd}^3/\text{m}^3 = 13.0795 \text{ yd}^3/\text{s}$
   • This could be the flow rate of a medium-sized river.

3. Example with 100 m³/s:

   • Calculation: $100 \text{ m}^3/\text{s} \times 1.30795 \text{ yd}^3/\text{m}^3 = 130.795 \text{ yd}^3/\text{s}$
   • Large rivers or overflow during major flood events can have flow rates around this value.

4. Example with 1,000 m³/s:

   • Calculation: $1000 \text{ m}^3/\text{s} \times 1.30795 \text{ yd}^3/\text{m}^3 = 1307.95 \text{ yd}^3/\text{s}$
   • A massive river like the Amazon can have flow rates in this range.

Summary

• To convert from cubic meters per second to cubic yards per second, multiply by 1.30795.
• Formula: $\text{Value in yd}^3/\text{s} = \text{Value in m}^3/\text{s} \times 1.30795 \text{ yd}^3/\text{m}^3$

This conversion factor helps in understanding and relating various flow rates across different measurement systems commonly used in different regions.