Litres per hour to Centilitres per second conversion

How to convert litres per hour to centilitres per second?

Volume Flow Rate refers to the amount of fluid (like water, oil, or any other liquid) that flows through a given area in a specific period.

To convert from Litres per hour (L/h) to Centilitres per second (cL/s), it’s essential to understand the basic unit conversions.

1 litre = 100 centilitres 1 hour = 3600 seconds

Step-by-Step Conversion:

1. Convert litres to centilitres: Since 1 litre = 100 centilitres, 1 L/h = 100 cL/h.

2. Convert hours to seconds: Since 1 hour = 3600 seconds, 100 cL/h should be divided by 3600 to convert hours to seconds.

So the conversion would look like this: $100 \, \text{cL/h} \times \frac{1 \, \text{hour}}{3600 \, \text{seconds}} = \frac{100}{3600} \, \text{cL/s}$

$= \frac{1}{36} \, \text{cL/s}$

$\approx 0.02778 \, \text{cL/s}$

Therefore, 1 Litres per hour is approximately 0.02778 Centilitres per second.

Real World Examples for Different Litres per Hour:

1. Household Water Tap: A common kitchen tap may have a flow rate of about 6-12 Litres per minute. Converting the lower end to Litres per hour: $6 \, \text{L/min} \times 60 \, \text{min/hour} = 360 \, \text{L/h}$

2. Aquarium Pump: A small aquarium pump might have a flow rate of around 200 Litres per hour to keep the water circulated and clean.

3. Irrigation System: Drip irrigation systems often have emitters that supply water at rates such as 2, 4, or 8 Litres per hour per emitter.

4. Car Fuel Injection: A car engine’s fuel injection system might provide fuel at a rate of 45 Litres per hour to keep the engine running optimally.

5. Industrial Cooling Systems: A cooling system for a large industrial process might have a flow rate of 50,000 Litres per hour to remove heat efficiently and maintain optimal operating temperatures.

Understanding these conversions and flow rates can help in designing and using various systems involving fluid dynamics efficiently.