Cubic yards per minute (yd3/min) to Cubic feet per hour (ft3/h) conversion

Cubic yards per minute to Cubic feet per hour conversion table

Cubic yards per minute (yd3/min)Cubic feet per hour (ft3/h)
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11620.0023811861
23240.0047623722
34860.0071435584
46480.0095247445
58100.0119059306
69720.0142871167
711340.016668303
812960.019049489
914580.021430675
1016200.023811861
2032400.047623722
3048600.071435584
4064800.095247445
5081000.119059306
6097200.142871167
70113400.16668303
80129600.19049489
90145800.21430675
100162000.23811861
10001620002.3811861

How to convert cubic yards per minute to cubic feet per hour?

Sure! To convert from cubic yards per minute to cubic feet per hour, you'll need to understand two things:

  1. How many cubic feet are in a cubic yard.
  2. How many minutes are there in an hour.

Here's the step-by-step conversion process:

  1. There are 27 cubic feet in a cubic yard (since 1 yd3=(3 ft)3=27 ft31 \text{ yd}^3 = (3 \text{ ft})^3 = 27 \text{ ft}^3).
  2. There are 60 minutes in an hour.

Now you can do the conversion:

  1. Start with the flow rate in cubic yards per minute. 1 yd3/min 1 \text{ yd}^3/\text{min}

  2. Convert cubic yards to cubic feet: 1 yd3/min×27 ft3/yd3=27 ft3/min 1 \text{ yd}^3/\text{min} \times 27 \text{ ft}^3/\text{yd}^3 = 27 \text{ ft}^3/\text{min}

  3. Convert minutes to hours: 27 ft3/min×60 min/hr=1620 ft3/hr 27 \text{ ft}^3/\text{min} \times 60 \text{ min}/\text{hr} = 1620 \text{ ft}^3/\text{hr}

So, 1 yd3/min1 \text{ yd}^3/\text{min} is equivalent to 1620 ft3/hr1620 \text{ ft}^3/\text{hr}.

Real-World Examples with Different Cubic Yards per Minute

  1. Concrete Pouring:

    • Imagine a concrete mixer truck is pouring concrete at a rate of 2 cubic yards per minute.
    • Convert to cubic feet per hour: 2 yd3/min×27 ft3/yd3=54 ft3/min 2 \text{ yd}^3/\text{min} \times 27 \text{ ft}^3/\text{yd}^3 = 54 \text{ ft}^3/\text{min} 54 ft3/min×60 min/hr=3240 ft3/hr 54 \text{ ft}^3/\text{min} \times 60 \text{ min}/\text{hr} = 3240 \text{ ft}^3/\text{hr}
    • So, 2 cubic yards per minute is equivalent to 3240 cubic feet per hour.
  2. Water Flow in a Large Pipe:

    • Suppose a large pipeline transports water at a rate of 0.5 cubic yards per minute.
    • Convert to cubic feet per hour: 0.5 yd3/min×27 ft3/yd3=13.5 ft3/min 0.5 \text{ yd}^3/\text{min} \times 27 \text{ ft}^3/\text{yd}^3 = 13.5 \text{ ft}^3/\text{min} 13.5 ft3/min×60 min/hr=810 ft3/hr 13.5 \text{ ft}^3/\text{min} \times 60 \text{ min}/\text{hr} = 810 \text{ ft}^3/\text{hr}
    • So, 0.5 cubic yards per minute is equivalent to 810 cubic feet per hour.
  3. Earth Moving by Excavators:

    • An excavator is moving earth at a rate of 3 cubic yards per minute.
    • Convert to cubic feet per hour: 3 yd3/min×27 ft3/yd3=81 ft3/min 3 \text{ yd}^3/\text{min} \times 27 \text{ ft}^3/\text{yd}^3 = 81 \text{ ft}^3/\text{min} 81 ft3/min×60 min/hr=4860 ft3/hr 81 \text{ ft}^3/\text{min} \times 60 \text{ min}/\text{hr} = 4860 \text{ ft}^3/\text{hr}
    • So, 3 cubic yards per minute is equivalent to 4860 cubic feet per hour.

These conversions help in understanding and planning for various construction and industrial activities where different units of volume flow rates might be used.

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 Cubic feet per hour to other unit conversions.

What is Cubic Yards per Minute?

Cubic yards per minute (yd$^3$/min) is a unit of measurement for volume flow rate. It expresses the volume of a substance that passes through a given cross-sectional area per unit of time, specifically measured in cubic yards and minutes. It's commonly used in industries dealing with large volumes, such as construction, mining, and wastewater treatment.

Understanding Volume Flow Rate

Definition

Volume flow rate describes how much volume of a substance flows per unit of time. This substance can be a liquid, a gas, or even a solid (in granular or powdered form).

Formula

The volume flow rate (QQ) can be calculated using the following formula:

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

Where:

  • QQ is the volume flow rate (yd$^3$/min)
  • VV is the volume (yd$^3$)
  • tt is the time (min)

It can also be expressed as:

Q=AvQ = A \cdot v

Where:

  • AA is the cross-sectional area of the flow (yd$^2$)
  • vv is the average velocity of the flow (yd/min)

Formation of Cubic Yards per Minute

The unit is derived by dividing a volume measurement in cubic yards (yd$^3$) by a time measurement in minutes (min). One cubic yard is equal to 27 cubic feet.

Applications and Real-World Examples

Cubic yards per minute is used in scenarios where large volumes need to be moved or processed quickly.

  • Concrete Production: A concrete plant might produce concrete at a rate of, say, 5 yd$^3$/min to supply a large construction project. This would influence the rate at which raw materials (cement, aggregate, water) need to be fed into the mixing process.
  • Wastewater Treatment: A wastewater treatment plant might process wastewater at a rate of 100 yd$^3$/min. This determines the size of the tanks, pipes, and pumps required for the treatment process.
  • Mining Operations: In mining, the rate at which ore is extracted and processed might be measured in cubic yards per minute. For example, a large-scale open-pit mine might remove overburden (the material overlying the ore) at a rate of 50 yd$^3$/min.
  • Dredging: Dredging operations that remove sediment from waterways often use cubic yards per minute as a key performance indicator. A dredging project might aim to remove sediment at a rate of 10 yd$^3$/min.

Related Concepts and Conversions

Understanding how cubic yards per minute relates to other units of flow rate can be helpful. Here are a few common conversions:

  • 1 yd$^3$/min = 27 ft$^3$/min (cubic feet per minute)
  • 1 yd$^3$/min ≈ 0.764555 m$^3$/min (cubic meters per minute)
  • 1 yd$^3$/min ≈ 201.974 US gallons/min

What is Cubic feet per hour?

Cubic feet per hour (CFH) is a unit used to measure the volumetric flow rate. It represents the volume of a substance (gas or liquid) that passes through a specific area per hour, measured in cubic feet. It's a common unit in various fields, especially when dealing with gas and air flow.

Definition of Cubic Feet per Hour

Cubic feet per hour (CFH) is defined as the volume of a substance, measured in cubic feet, that flows past a point in one hour.

1 CFH=1ft3hour1 \text{ CFH} = 1 \frac{\text{ft}^3}{\text{hour}}

How CFH is Formed

CFH is derived from the basic units of volume (cubic feet) and time (hour). It directly expresses how many cubic feet of a substance move within one hour. No special law or constant is specifically tied to the definition of CFH itself. It is a direct measure of flow rate, useful in practical applications.

Calculating Volume Flow Rate

The volume flow rate (Q) in cubic feet per hour can be determined using the following formula:

Q=AvQ = A \cdot v

Where:

  • QQ = Volume flow rate (ft³/hour)
  • AA = Cross-sectional area of the flow (ft²)
  • vv = Average velocity of the flow (ft/hour)

Another way to calculate it is:

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

Where:

  • QQ = Volume flow rate (ft³/hour)
  • VV = Volume (ft³)
  • tt = Time (hours)

Real-World Examples of CFH

  • Natural Gas Consumption: Home appliances like furnaces, water heaters, and stoves are rated in terms of CFH to indicate their natural gas consumption. A typical furnace might consume 80-120 CFH of natural gas.
  • HVAC Systems: Air conditioning and ventilation systems use CFH to measure the airflow rate in ductwork. A residential HVAC system might require airflow rates between 400 and 1600 CFH, depending on the size of the home.
  • Compressed Air Systems: Pneumatic tools and equipment in factories use compressed air. The compressor output is often rated in CFH or cubic feet per minute (CFM, which can easily be converted to CFH by multiplying by 60) to indicate the volume of air it can supply.
  • Industrial Processes: Many industrial processes, such as chemical manufacturing or food processing, involve controlling the flow rate of liquids or gases. CFH can be used to specify the desired flow rate of a particular fluid. For example, a chemical reactor might require a flow of 50 CFH of nitrogen gas.
  • Ventilation Systems: Exhaust fans in bathrooms or kitchens are often rated in CFM (cubic feet per minute), which can be converted to CFH. A typical bathroom exhaust fan might be rated at 50-100 CFM, which equals 3000-6000 CFH.

Complete Cubic yards per minute conversion table

Enter # of Cubic yards per minute
Convert 1 yd3/min to other unitsResult
Cubic yards per minute to Cubic Millimeters per second (yd3/min to mm3/s)12742593.129369
Cubic yards per minute to Cubic Centimeters per second (yd3/min to cm3/s)12742.593129369
Cubic yards per minute to Cubic Decimeters per second (yd3/min to dm3/s)12.742593129369
Cubic yards per minute to Cubic Decimeters per minute (yd3/min to dm3/min)764.55558776212
Cubic yards per minute to Cubic Decimeters per hour (yd3/min to dm3/h)45873.335265727
Cubic yards per minute to Cubic Decimeters per day (yd3/min to dm3/d)1100960.0463774
Cubic yards per minute to Cubic Decimeters per year (yd3/min to dm3/a)402125656.93936
Cubic yards per minute to Millilitres per second (yd3/min to ml/s)12742.593129369
Cubic yards per minute to Centilitres per second (yd3/min to cl/s)1274.2593129369
Cubic yards per minute to Decilitres per second (yd3/min to dl/s)127.42593129369
Cubic yards per minute to Litres per second (yd3/min to l/s)12.742593129369
Cubic yards per minute to Litres per minute (yd3/min to l/min)764.55558776212
Cubic yards per minute to Litres per hour (yd3/min to l/h)45873.335265727
Cubic yards per minute to Litres per day (yd3/min to l/d)1100960.0463774
Cubic yards per minute to Litres per year (yd3/min to l/a)402125656.93936
Cubic yards per minute to Kilolitres per second (yd3/min to kl/s)0.01274259312937
Cubic yards per minute to Kilolitres per minute (yd3/min to kl/min)0.7645555877621
Cubic yards per minute to Kilolitres per hour (yd3/min to kl/h)45.873335265727
Cubic yards per minute to Cubic meters per second (yd3/min to m3/s)0.01274259312937
Cubic yards per minute to Cubic meters per minute (yd3/min to m3/min)0.7645555877621
Cubic yards per minute to Cubic meters per hour (yd3/min to m3/h)45.873335265727
Cubic yards per minute to Cubic meters per day (yd3/min to m3/d)1100.9600463774
Cubic yards per minute to Cubic meters per year (yd3/min to m3/a)402125.65693936
Cubic yards per minute to Cubic kilometers per second (yd3/min to km3/s)1.2742593129369e-11
Cubic yards per minute to Teaspoons per second (yd3/min to tsp/s)2585.27
Cubic yards per minute to Tablespoons per second (yd3/min to Tbs/s)861.75666666667
Cubic yards per minute to Cubic inches per second (yd3/min to in3/s)777.60432645744
Cubic yards per minute to Cubic inches per minute (yd3/min to in3/min)46656.259587447
Cubic yards per minute to Cubic inches per hour (yd3/min to in3/h)2799375.5752468
Cubic yards per minute to Fluid Ounces per second (yd3/min to fl-oz/s)430.87833333333
Cubic yards per minute to Fluid Ounces per minute (yd3/min to fl-oz/min)25852.7
Cubic yards per minute to Fluid Ounces per hour (yd3/min to fl-oz/h)1551162
Cubic yards per minute to Cups per second (yd3/min to cup/s)53.859791666667
Cubic yards per minute to Pints per second (yd3/min to pnt/s)26.929895833333
Cubic yards per minute to Pints per minute (yd3/min to pnt/min)1615.79375
Cubic yards per minute to Pints per hour (yd3/min to pnt/h)96947.625
Cubic yards per minute to Quarts per second (yd3/min to qt/s)13.464947916667
Cubic yards per minute to Gallons per second (yd3/min to gal/s)3.3662369791667
Cubic yards per minute to Gallons per minute (yd3/min to gal/min)201.97421875
Cubic yards per minute to Gallons per hour (yd3/min to gal/h)12118.453125
Cubic yards per minute to Cubic feet per second (yd3/min to ft3/s)0.4500006614406
Cubic yards per minute to Cubic feet per minute (yd3/min to ft3/min)27.000039686435
Cubic yards per minute to Cubic feet per hour (yd3/min to ft3/h)1620.0023811861
Cubic yards per minute to Cubic yards per second (yd3/min to yd3/s)0.01666666666667
Cubic yards per minute to Cubic yards per hour (yd3/min to yd3/h)60

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