Cubic Millimeters per second to Litres per second conversion

How to convert cubic millimeters per second to litres per second?

To convert cubic millimeters per second (mm³/s) to liters per second (L/s), you need to know the relationship between these units.

1 liter (L) is equal to 1,000,000 cubic millimeters (mm³).

Thus, to convert mm³/s to L/s, you divide the number of mm³/s by 1,000,000.

So for 1 mm³/s: $1 \text{ mm}^3/\text{s} = \frac{1 \text{ mm}^3/\text{s}}{1,000,000} = 0.000001 \text{ L/s} = 1 \times 10^{-6} \text{ L/s}$

Real World Examples for Other Quantities in Cubic Millimeters per Second

1. Medical Infusion Pumps:

   • Typical infusion pumps used in hospitals might administer medication at a rate of around 50 mm³/s.
   • Converting this to liters per second: $50 \text{ mm}^3/\text{s} = \frac{50}{1,000,000} \text{ L/s} = 0.00005 \text{ L/s} = 5 \times 10^{-5} \text{ L/s}$

2. Inkjet Printer Droplets:

   • Modern inkjet printers drop ink at rates of approximately 200 mm³/s per nozzle.
   • Converting this to liters per second: $200 \text{ mm}^3/\text{s} = \frac{200}{1,000,000} \text{ L/s} = 0.0002 \text{ L/s} = 2 \times 10^{-4} \text{ L/s}$

3. Microfluidic Devices:

   • In lab-on-chip applications, fluid flow rates might be as low as 1 mm³/s.
   • Converting this to liters per second: $1 \text{ mm}^3/\text{s} = \frac{1}{1,000,000} \text{ L/s} = 0.000001 \text{ L/s} = 1 \times 10^{-6} \text{ L/s}$

4. Eye Drops:

   • A single drop from an eye dropper might release fluid at a rate of approximately 30 mm³/s.
   • Converting this to liters per second: $30 \text{ mm}^3/\text{s} = \frac{30}{1,000,000} \text{ L/s} = 0.00003 \text{ L/s} = 3 \times 10^{-5} \text{ L/s}$

These examples illustrate various small-scale applications where fluid flow rates in cubic millimeters per second are common, demonstrating the utility and relevance of understanding such conversions in different contexts.