Cubic yards per minute to Kilolitres per second conversion

How to convert cubic yards per minute to kilolitres per second?

To convert cubic yards per minute to kilolitres per second, follow these steps:

Step 1: Understand the Conversion Factors

1 cubic yard is equal to approximately 0.764554857984 kilolitres (since 1 cubic yard = 27 cubic feet and 1 cubic foot = 0.028316846592 kilolitres).

Step 2: Convert Cubic Yards per Minute to Kilolitres per Minute

$1 \, \text{cubic yard per minute} \approx 0.764554857984 \, \text{kilolitres per minute}$

Step 3: Convert Kilolitres per Minute to Kilolitres per Second

Since there are 60 seconds in a minute, we divide the kilolitres per minute by 60 to get kilolitres per second. $0.764554857984 \, \text{kilolitres per minute} \div 60 = 0.0127425809664 \, \text{kilolitres per second}$

Thus, $1 \, \text{cubic yard per minute} \approx 0.0127425809664 \, \text{kilolitres per second}$

Real World Examples

1. Water Flow for Irrigation:

   • Suppose an agricultural irrigation system delivers water at 10 cubic yards per minute.
   • Converting this to kilolitres per second: $10 \, \text{cubic yards per minute} \times 0.0127425809664 \approx 0.127425809664 \, \text{kilolitres per second}$

2. Concrete Pouring:

   • A concrete mixer truck can pour concrete at a rate of 5 cubic yards per minute.
   • Converting this to kilolitres per second: $5 \, \text{cubic yards per minute} \times 0.0127425809664 \approx 0.063712904832 \, \text{kilolitres per second}$

3. River Flow Measurement:

   • A section of a river has a flow rate measured at 100 cubic yards per minute.
   • Converting this to kilolitres per second: $100 \, \text{cubic yards per minute} \times 0.0127425809664 \approx 1.27425809664 \, \text{kilolitres per second}$

By understanding and using these conversion steps, you can easily convert any volume flow rate from cubic yards per minute to kilolitres per second, and these conversions can be applied to a variety of practical scenarios.