Cubic yards per second (yd3/s) to Cubic meters per second (m3/s) conversion

Cubic yards per second to Cubic meters per second conversion table

Cubic yards per second (yd3/s)Cubic meters per second (m3/s)
00
10.7645555877621
21.5291111755242
32.2936667632863
43.0582223510485
53.8227779388106
64.5873335265727
75.3518891143348
86.1164447020969
96.881000289859
107.6455558776211
2015.291111755242
3022.936667632863
4030.582223510485
5038.227779388106
6045.873335265727
7053.518891143348
8061.164447020969
9068.81000289859
10076.455558776212
1000764.55558776212

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

To convert from cubic yards per second to cubic meters per second, you need to know the conversion factor between cubic yards and cubic meters.

1 cubic yard is equal to approximately 0.764554857984 cubic meters.

So, to convert 1 cubic yard per second to cubic meters per second: 1cubic yard/second×0.764554857984(cubic meterscubic yard)=0.764554857984cubic meters/second1 \, \text{cubic yard/second} \times 0.764554857984 \, \left( \frac{\text{cubic meters}}{\text{cubic yard}} \right) = 0.764554857984 \, \text{cubic meters/second}

Therefore, 1 cubic yard per second is approximately 0.765 cubic meters per second (rounded to three decimal places for simplicity).

Real-World Examples of Cubic Yards per Second

  1. River Flow Discharge:

    • A small river might have a flow discharge of 10 cubic yards per second. Converting this to cubic meters per second: 10cubic yards/second×0.764554857984(cubic meterscubic yard)=7.64554cubic meters/second10 \, \text{cubic yards/second} \times 0.764554857984 \, \left( \frac{\text{cubic meters}}{\text{cubic yard}} \right) = 7.64554 \, \text{cubic meters/second}
    • Thus, a river with a flow of 10 cubic yards per second has a discharge of approximately 7.65 cubic meters per second.
  2. Large Water Distribution Pipe:

    • A large pipe that distributes water might have a flow rate of 5 cubic yards per second. 5cubic yards/second×0.764554857984=3.82277cubic meters/second5 \, \text{cubic yards/second} \times 0.764554857984 = 3.82277 \, \text{cubic meters/second}
    • Therefore, the flow in cubic meters per second is approximately 3.82.
  3. Dam Spillway during Flood Release:

    • A dam might release water through a spillway at 100 cubic yards per second during a significant flood. 100cubic yards/second×0.764554857984=76.4555cubic meters/second100 \, \text{cubic yards/second} \times 0.764554857984 = 76.4555 \, \text{cubic meters/second}
    • This means the spillway releases water at a rate of approximately 76.46 cubic meters per second.

These examples illustrate how different flow rates can be seen in various applications, ranging from natural water bodies to engineered water distribution systems.

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 meters per second to other unit conversions.

What is cubic yards per second?

Cubic yards per second (yd³/s) is a unit for measuring volume flow rate, indicating the volume of a substance that passes through a specific area per unit of time. It's primarily used in contexts involving large volumes, such as river flow, irrigation, and industrial processes.

Definition of Cubic Yards per Second

Cubic yards per second is a unit of flow. Specifically, it represents the amount of volume measured in cubic yards that passes a given point every second. One cubic yard is the volume of a cube with sides one yard (3 feet) long. Therefore, one cubic yard per second is equivalent to a volume of 27 cubic feet passing a point in one second.

Formation of the Unit

Cubic yards per second is derived from two fundamental units:

  • Cubic Yard (yd³): A unit of volume, representing the space occupied by a cube with sides of one yard (3 feet) in length.

    1 yd=3 ft1 \text{ yd} = 3 \text{ ft}

    1 yd3=(3 ft)3=27 ft31 \text{ yd}^3 = (3 \text{ ft})^3 = 27 \text{ ft}^3

  • Second (s): The base unit of time in the International System of Units (SI).

Combining these, cubic yards per second (yd³/s) expresses volume flow rate:

Volume Flow Rate=Volume (yd3)Time (s)\text{Volume Flow Rate} = \frac{\text{Volume (yd}^3)}{\text{Time (s)}}

Applications and Examples

Cubic yards per second is particularly useful for quantifying large-scale fluid movements. Here are a few examples:

  • River Flow: The flow rate of large rivers is often measured in cubic yards per second. For example, the average flow rate of the Mississippi River is around 600,000 cubic feet per second, which is approximately 22,222 cubic yards per second.

  • Irrigation: Large-scale irrigation projects use water flow rates that can be conveniently expressed in cubic yards per second to manage water distribution effectively.

  • Wastewater Treatment: Wastewater treatment plants handle significant volumes of water, and flow rates might be measured in cubic yards per second, especially in larger facilities.

  • Industrial Processes: Certain industrial processes, such as mining or chemical production, involve the movement of large volumes of liquids or slurries. These flows can be measured and managed using cubic yards per second.

Conversions

To provide context, here are some conversions to other common units of volume flow rate:

  • 1 yd³/s = 27 ft³/s (cubic feet per second)
  • 1 yd³/s ≈ 764.55 liters/s
  • 1 yd³/s ≈ 0.76455 m³/s (cubic meters per second)

Historical Context

While there isn't a specific law or person directly associated with the "invention" of cubic yards per second, the understanding and measurement of fluid flow have been crucial in engineering and physics for centuries. Figures like Henri Pitot (known for the Pitot tube, used to measure fluid velocity) and Henry Darcy (known for Darcy's Law describing flow through porous media) have contributed significantly to the science of fluid dynamics, which underpins the use of units like cubic yards per second.

For more information on volume flow rate and related concepts, you can refer to resources such as:

What is cubic meters per second?

What is Cubic meters per second?

Cubic meters per second (m3/sm^3/s) is the SI unit for volume flow rate, representing the volume of fluid passing a given point per unit of time. It's a measure of how quickly a volume of fluid is moving.

Understanding Cubic Meters per Second

Definition and Formation

One cubic meter per second is equivalent to a volume of one cubic meter flowing past a point in one second. It is derived from the base SI units of length (meter) and time (second).

Formula and Calculation

The volume flow rate (QQ) can be defined mathematically as:

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

Where:

  • QQ is the volume flow rate in m3/sm^3/s
  • VV is the volume in m3m^3
  • tt is the time in seconds

Alternatively, if you know the cross-sectional area (AA) of the flow and the average velocity (vv) of the fluid, you can calculate the volume flow rate as:

Q=AvQ = A \cdot v

Where:

  • AA is the cross-sectional area in m2m^2
  • vv is the average velocity in m/sm/s

Relevance and Applications

Relationship with Mass Flow Rate

Volume flow rate is closely related to mass flow rate (m˙\dot{m}), which represents the mass of fluid passing a point per unit of time. The relationship between them is:

m˙=ρQ\dot{m} = \rho \cdot Q

Where:

  • m˙\dot{m} is the mass flow rate in kg/skg/s
  • ρ\rho is the density of the fluid in kg/m3kg/m^3
  • QQ is the volume flow rate in m3/sm^3/s

Real-World Examples

  • Rivers and Streams: Measuring the flow rate of rivers helps hydrologists manage water resources and predict floods. The Amazon River, for example, has an average discharge of about 209,000 m3/sm^3/s.
  • Industrial Processes: Chemical plants and refineries use flow meters to control the rate at which liquids and gases are transferred between tanks and reactors. For instance, controlling the flow rate of reactants in a chemical reactor is crucial for achieving the desired product yield.
  • HVAC Systems: Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems use fans and ducts to circulate air. The flow rate of air through these systems is measured in m3/sm^3/s to ensure proper ventilation and temperature control.
  • Water Supply: Municipal water supply systems use pumps to deliver water to homes and businesses. The flow rate of water through these systems is measured in m3/sm^3/s to ensure adequate water pressure and availability.
  • Hydropower: Hydroelectric power plants use the flow of water through turbines to generate electricity. The volume flow rate of water is a key factor in determining the power output of the plant. The Three Gorges Dam for example, diverts over 45,000 m3/sm^3/s during peak flow.

Interesting Facts and Historical Context

While no specific law or famous person is directly linked to the unit itself, the concept of fluid dynamics, which uses volume flow rate extensively, is deeply rooted in the work of scientists and engineers like:

  • Daniel Bernoulli: Known for Bernoulli's principle, which relates the pressure, velocity, and elevation of a fluid in a stream.
  • Osborne Reynolds: Famous for the Reynolds number, a dimensionless quantity used to predict the flow regime (laminar or turbulent) in a fluid.

These concepts form the foundation for understanding and applying volume flow rate in various fields.

Complete Cubic yards per second conversion table

Enter # of Cubic yards per second
Convert 1 yd3/s to other unitsResult
Cubic yards per second to Cubic Millimeters per second (yd3/s to mm3/s)764555587.76212
Cubic yards per second to Cubic Centimeters per second (yd3/s to cm3/s)764555.58776211
Cubic yards per second to Cubic Decimeters per second (yd3/s to dm3/s)764.55558776212
Cubic yards per second to Cubic Decimeters per minute (yd3/s to dm3/min)45873.335265727
Cubic yards per second to Cubic Decimeters per hour (yd3/s to dm3/h)2752400.1159436
Cubic yards per second to Cubic Decimeters per day (yd3/s to dm3/d)66057602.782647
Cubic yards per second to Cubic Decimeters per year (yd3/s to dm3/a)24127539416.362
Cubic yards per second to Millilitres per second (yd3/s to ml/s)764555.58776211
Cubic yards per second to Centilitres per second (yd3/s to cl/s)76455.558776212
Cubic yards per second to Decilitres per second (yd3/s to dl/s)7645.5558776212
Cubic yards per second to Litres per second (yd3/s to l/s)764.55558776212
Cubic yards per second to Litres per minute (yd3/s to l/min)45873.335265727
Cubic yards per second to Litres per hour (yd3/s to l/h)2752400.1159436
Cubic yards per second to Litres per day (yd3/s to l/d)66057602.782647
Cubic yards per second to Litres per year (yd3/s to l/a)24127539416.362
Cubic yards per second to Kilolitres per second (yd3/s to kl/s)0.7645555877621
Cubic yards per second to Kilolitres per minute (yd3/s to kl/min)45.873335265727
Cubic yards per second to Kilolitres per hour (yd3/s to kl/h)2752.4001159436
Cubic yards per second to Cubic meters per second (yd3/s to m3/s)0.7645555877621
Cubic yards per second to Cubic meters per minute (yd3/s to m3/min)45.873335265727
Cubic yards per second to Cubic meters per hour (yd3/s to m3/h)2752.4001159436
Cubic yards per second to Cubic meters per day (yd3/s to m3/d)66057.602782647
Cubic yards per second to Cubic meters per year (yd3/s to m3/a)24127539.416362
Cubic yards per second to Cubic kilometers per second (yd3/s to km3/s)7.6455558776211e-10
Cubic yards per second to Teaspoons per second (yd3/s to tsp/s)155116.2
Cubic yards per second to Tablespoons per second (yd3/s to Tbs/s)51705.4
Cubic yards per second to Cubic inches per second (yd3/s to in3/s)46656.259587447
Cubic yards per second to Cubic inches per minute (yd3/s to in3/min)2799375.5752468
Cubic yards per second to Cubic inches per hour (yd3/s to in3/h)167962534.51481
Cubic yards per second to Fluid Ounces per second (yd3/s to fl-oz/s)25852.7
Cubic yards per second to Fluid Ounces per minute (yd3/s to fl-oz/min)1551162
Cubic yards per second to Fluid Ounces per hour (yd3/s to fl-oz/h)93069720
Cubic yards per second to Cups per second (yd3/s to cup/s)3231.5875
Cubic yards per second to Pints per second (yd3/s to pnt/s)1615.79375
Cubic yards per second to Pints per minute (yd3/s to pnt/min)96947.625
Cubic yards per second to Pints per hour (yd3/s to pnt/h)5816857.5
Cubic yards per second to Quarts per second (yd3/s to qt/s)807.896875
Cubic yards per second to Gallons per second (yd3/s to gal/s)201.97421875
Cubic yards per second to Gallons per minute (yd3/s to gal/min)12118.453125
Cubic yards per second to Gallons per hour (yd3/s to gal/h)727107.1875
Cubic yards per second to Cubic feet per second (yd3/s to ft3/s)27.000039686435
Cubic yards per second to Cubic feet per minute (yd3/s to ft3/min)1620.0023811861
Cubic yards per second to Cubic feet per hour (yd3/s to ft3/h)97200.142871167
Cubic yards per second to Cubic yards per minute (yd3/s to yd3/min)60
Cubic yards per second to Cubic yards per hour (yd3/s to yd3/h)3600

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