Cubic yards per second (yd3/s) to Gallons per second (gal/s) conversion

Cubic yards per second to Gallons per second conversion table

Cubic yards per second (yd3/s)Gallons per second (gal/s)
00
1201.97421875
2403.9484375
3605.92265625
4807.896875
51009.87109375
61211.8453125
71413.81953125
81615.79375
91817.76796875
102019.7421875
204039.484375
306059.2265625
408078.96875
5010098.7109375
6012118.453125
7014138.1953125
8016157.9375
9018177.6796875
10020197.421875
1000201974.21875

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

To convert from cubic yards per second (yd³/s) to gallons per second (gal/s), you need to follow a step-by-step conversion process using the appropriate conversion factors. Here are the detailed steps:

Conversion Factors

  1. Cubic yards to cubic feet: 1 cubic yard = 27 cubic feet

  2. Cubic feet to gallons: 1 cubic foot = 7.48052 gallons

Conversion Steps

  1. Convert cubic yards to cubic feet: 1 cubic yard/second = 27 cubic feet/second

  2. Convert cubic feet to gallons: 27 cubic feet/second × 7.48052 gallons/cubic foot

  3. Calculate the result: 27 × 7.48052 ≈ 201.97394 gallons/second

So, 1 cubic yard per second is approximately 201.974 gallons per second.

Examples for Other Quantities

Here are some real-world examples of different flow rates in cubic yards per second and their conversions to gallons per second:

  1. 0.5 cubic yards per second:

    • Convert cubic yards to cubic feet: 0.5 cubic yards/second × 27 cubic feet/cubic yard = 13.5 cubic feet/second
    • Convert cubic feet to gallons: 13.5 cubic feet/second × 7.48052 gallons/cubic foot ≈ 101.0 gallons/second
  2. 2 cubic yards per second:

    • Convert cubic yards to cubic feet: 2 cubic yards/second × 27 cubic feet/cubic yard = 54 cubic feet/second
    • Convert cubic feet to gallons: 54 cubic feet/second × 7.48052 gallons/cubic foot ≈ 403.948 gallons/second
  3. 10 cubic yards per second:

    • Convert cubic yards to cubic feet: 10 cubic yards/second × 27 cubic feet/cubic yard = 270 cubic feet/second
    • Convert cubic feet to gallons: 270 cubic feet/second × 7.48052 gallons/cubic foot ≈ 2019.739 gallons/second

Real-World Contexts

  1. River Flow: A small river might have a flow rate of around 1 cubic yard/second. This converts to about 201.974 gallons per second.

  2. Fire Hydrant: A high-output fire hydrant might deliver water at a rate of 0.5 cubic yards/second, which translates to around 101.0 gallons per second.

  3. Water Treatment Facilities: Larger facilities might deal with flows around 10 cubic yards per second, equivalent to 2019.739 gallons per second.

Understanding these conversions can help in designing and managing systems that require precise volume flow rate adjustments, such as in hydraulic engineering, environmental management, and various industrial applications.

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 Gallons 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 Gallons per Second (GPS)?

Gallons per second (GPS) is a measurement unit that tells you how many gallons of a liquid are moving past a certain point every second. It's a rate, showing volume over time. It is commonly used in the US to measure high volume flow rates.

How is GPS Formed?

GPS is formed by dividing a volume measured in gallons by a time measured in seconds.

GPS=Volume(Gallons)Time(Seconds)GPS = \frac{Volume (Gallons)}{Time (Seconds)}

For example, if 10 gallons of water flow out of a pipe in 2 seconds, the flow rate is 5 gallons per second.

Conversions and Relationships

GPS can be converted to other common flow rate units:

  • 1 Gallon ≈ 0.00378541 Cubic Meters
  • 1 GPS ≈ 0.00378541 m3/sm^3/s
  • 1 GPS ≈ 3.78541 Liters/second

Real-World Applications and Examples

  • Firefighting: Fire hoses and sprinkler systems are often rated in GPS to indicate their water delivery capacity. A typical fire hydrant might deliver 500-1000 GPS.
  • Pumping Stations: Large pumping stations, such as those used in water treatment plants or flood control, can have flow rates measured in thousands of GPS.
  • Industrial Processes: Many industrial processes, such as chemical manufacturing or oil refining, involve the movement of large volumes of fluids, and GPS is used to measure flow rates in these processes.
  • River Flow: While not a direct measurement, river discharge rates can be expressed in terms relatable to GPS (e.g., converting cubic feet per second to GPS for easier understanding).
    • The average flow rate of the Mississippi River is around 600,000 cubic feet per second, which is approximately 4.5 million GPS.
  • Pool filling: Average garden hose has 5-10 gallons per minute. This means it will take around 30 minutes to fill a 150 gallon pool. This is 0.08 - 0.17 GPS.

Historical Context and Interesting Facts

While no single person is specifically associated with the "invention" of GPS as a unit, its use is tied to the development of fluid mechanics and hydraulics. Understanding flow rates became crucial with the rise of industrialization and the need to efficiently manage and transport fluids.

The measurement of flow rates dates back to ancient civilizations that developed aqueducts and irrigation systems. However, the standardization of units like GPS is a more recent development, driven by the need for precise measurements in engineering and scientific applications.

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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