Cups per second to Cubic meters per second conversion

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

To convert a flow rate from cups per second (CPS) to cubic meters per second (m³/s), you'll need to use the conversion factor between cups and cubic meters.

1 cup (US) is equivalent to 0.000236588 cubic meters.

So, the conversion from cups per second to cubic meters per second is straightforward:

1 CPS = 1 cup/second * 0.000236588 m³/cup = 0.000236588 m³/s

Therefore, 1 cup per second is equal to 0.000236588 cubic meters per second.

Real World Examples

1. Kitchen Faucet:

   • Typical kitchen faucets have a flow rate of about 2 gallons per minute (gpm).
   • 1 gallon = 16 cups, so 2 gpm = 32 cups per minute.
   • Converting cups per minute to cups per second: 32 cups/min ÷ 60 sec/min = 0.533 CPS
   • In cubic meters per second: 0.533 CPS * 0.000236588 m³/cup = 0.000126 CPC m³/s

2. Water Cooler Dispenser:

   • A water cooler might dispense water at a rate of approximately 1 cup every 2 seconds.
   • This is equivalent to 0.5 CPS.
   • In cubic meters per second: 0.5 CPS * 0.000236588 m³/cup = 0.000118294 m³/s

3. Garden Hose:

   • A garden hose might have a flow rate of about 5 gallons per minute (gpm).
   • 5 gallons = 80 cups
   • Converting cups per minute to cups per second: 80 cups/min ÷ 60 sec/min = 1.333 CPS
   • In cubic meters per second: 1.333 CPS * 0.000236588 m³/cup = 0.000315 µ/s

4. Fire Hose:

   • A fire hose can have a substantial flow rate, such as 100 gallons per minute.
   • 100 gallons = 1600 cups
   • Converting cups per minute to cups per second: 1600 cups/min ÷ 60 sec/min = 26.67 CPS
   • In cubic meters per second: 26.67 CPS * 0.000236588 m³/cup = 0.00630 m³/s

These conversions can help to relate everyday water flow rates to a standardized unit of cubic meters per second, making it easier to understand the magnitude of different water flow scenarios.