Cubic yards per minute to Litres per minute conversion

How to convert cubic yards per minute to litres per minute?

To convert cubic yards per minute (yd³/min) to liters per minute (L/min), you need to know the conversion factor between cubic yards and liters.

1 cubic yard is equal to 764.55485798 liters.

Here are the step-by-step calculations to convert 1 cubic yard per minute to liters per minute:

1. Understand the Basic Conversion:

   $1 \text{ yd}^3 = 764.55485798 \text{ L}$

2. Apply the Conversion Factor to Volume Flow Rate:

   Since we're dealing with a flow rate, the same conversion factor applies:

   $1 \text{ yd}^3/\text{min} = 764.55485798 \text{ L}/\text{min}$

So, 1 cubic yard per minute is equal to 764.55485798 liters per minute.

Real-world Examples

1. Small Concrete Mixer:

   Suppose a small concrete mixer pours out 0.5 cubic yards per minute. To find this rate in liters per minute:

   $0.5 \text{ yd}^3/\text{min} \times 764.55485798 \text{ L}/\text{yd}^3 = 382.27742899 \text{ L}/\text{min}$

   A flow rate of 0.5 cubic yards per minute corresponds to approximately 382.28 liters per minute.

2. Large Water Pipe:

   Imagine a large water pipe that flows at 2 cubic yards per minute. Converting this to liters per minute:

   $2 \text{ yd}^3/\text{min} \times 764.55485798 \text{ L}/\text{yd}^3 = 1529.10971596 \text{ L}/\text{min}$

   A flow rate of 2 cubic yards per minute corresponds to approximately 1529.11 liters per minute.

3. Industrial Concrete Pump:

   An industrial concrete pump delivers at a rate of 5 cubic yards per minute. Converting this rate:

   $5 \text{ yd}^3/\text{min} \times 764.55485798 \text{ L}/\text{yd}^3 = 3822.7742899 \text{ L}/\text{min}$

   A flow rate of 5 cubic yards per minute corresponds to approximately 3822.77 liters per minute.

Summary Table:

Cubic Yards per Minute (yd³/min)	Liters per Minute (L/min)
0.5	382.28
1	764.55
2	1529.11
5	3822.77

These examples can help you visualize different flow rates in terms of more commonly used units like liters per minute.