Litres per hour (l/h) to Cubic yards per second (yd3/s) conversion

Litres per hour to Cubic yards per second conversion table

Litres per hour (l/h)Cubic yards per second (yd3/s)
00
13.6331926968299e-7
27.2663853936597e-7
30.000001089957809049
40.000001453277078732
50.000001816596348415
60.000002179915618098
70.000002543234887781
80.000002906554157464
90.000003269873427147
100.00000363319269683
200.00000726638539366
300.00001089957809049
400.00001453277078732
500.00001816596348415
600.00002179915618098
700.00002543234887781
800.00002906554157464
900.00003269873427147
1000.0000363319269683
10000.000363319269683

How to convert litres per hour to cubic yards per second?

Converting between litres per hour and cubic yards per second involves understanding the relationships between volume and time. This conversion is crucial in various fields, including engineering, environmental science, and manufacturing, where flow rates need to be accurately measured and compared across different unit systems.

Understanding the Conversion Factors

To convert between litres per hour (L/h) and cubic yards per second (yd³/s), you need to know the conversion factors:

  • 1 litre (L) = 0.001 cubic meters (m3m^3)
  • 1 cubic yard (yd3yd^3) = 0.764555 cubic meters (m3m^3)
  • 1 hour (h) = 3600 seconds (s)

Converting Litres per Hour to Cubic Yards per Second

To convert 1 L/h to yd3yd^3/s, follow these steps:

  1. Convert litres to cubic meters:

    1L=0.001m31 L = 0.001 m^3

  2. Convert cubic meters to cubic yards:

    1m3=10.764555yd31.30795yd31 m^3 = \frac{1}{0.764555} yd^3 ≈ 1.30795 yd^3

  3. Convert hours to seconds:

    1h=3600s1 h = 3600 s

Now, combine these conversions:

1Lh=10.001m33600s1 \frac{L}{h} = 1 \frac{0.001 m^3}{3600 s}

=0.0013600m3s= \frac{0.001}{3600} \frac{m^3}{s}

=0.0013600×1.30795yd3s= \frac{0.001}{3600} \times 1.30795 \frac{yd^3}{s}

3.6332×107yd3s≈ 3.6332 \times 10^{-7} \frac{yd^3}{s}

Therefore, 1 litre per hour is approximately 3.6332×1073.6332 \times 10^{-7} cubic yards per second.

Converting Cubic Yards per Second to Litres per Hour

To convert 1 yd3yd^3/s to L/h, reverse the process:

  1. Convert cubic yards to cubic meters:

    1yd3=0.764555m31 yd^3 = 0.764555 m^3

  2. Convert cubic meters to litres:

    1m3=1000L1 m^3 = 1000 L

  3. Convert seconds to hours:

    1s=13600h1 s = \frac{1}{3600} h

Now, combine these conversions:

1yd3s=10.764555m313600h1 \frac{yd^3}{s} = 1 \frac{0.764555 m^3}{\frac{1}{3600} h}

=0.764555×3600m3h= 0.764555 \times 3600 \frac{m^3}{h}

=0.764555×3600×1000Lh= 0.764555 \times 3600 \times 1000 \frac{L}{h}

2752398Lh≈ 2752398 \frac{L}{h}

Therefore, 1 cubic yard per second is approximately 2,752,398 litres per hour.

Real-World Examples

Here are some real-world examples where converting between volume flow rate units might be useful:

  1. Environmental Science:
    • Water treatment plants: Monitoring the flow rate of water being processed.
    • River discharge: Measuring river flow in different units for international collaboration. The volumetric flow rate is equal to Q=vAQ = v \cdot A, where:
      • QQ is the volumetric flow rate (m3/sm^3/s).
      • vv is the flow velocity (m/sm/s).
      • AA is the cross-sectional area of the flow (m2m^2). (USGS - How Streamflow is Measured)
  2. Engineering:
    • HVAC systems: Calculating air flow rates to ensure proper ventilation and temperature control.
    • Chemical plants: Measuring and controlling the flow of liquids in chemical reactions.
  3. Manufacturing:
    • Bottling plants: Determining the rate at which beverages are filled into containers.
    • Oil and gas industry: Measuring the flow of crude oil and natural gas through pipelines.

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 yards per second to other unit conversions.

What is litres per hour?

Litres per hour (L/h) is a common unit for measuring the rate at which a volume of liquid flows. Understanding its meaning and applications can be helpful in various fields.

Understanding Litres per Hour (L/h)

Litres per hour (L/h) is a unit of volume flow rate. It indicates the volume of liquid, measured in litres, that passes a specific point in one hour. In simpler terms, it tells you how many litres of a substance are moving per hour.

Formation of the Unit

The unit is formed by combining two fundamental units:

  • Litre (L): A metric unit of volume, defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water at its maximum density (approximately 4°C).
  • Hour (h): A unit of time, equal to 60 minutes or 3600 seconds.

Therefore, 1 L/h means that one litre of a substance flows past a point in one hour.

Formula and Calculation

The flow rate (QQ) in litres per hour can be calculated using the following formula:

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

Where:

  • QQ = Flow rate (L/h)
  • VV = Volume (L)
  • tt = Time (h)

Real-World Examples

Litres per hour are used in many practical applications.

  • Water Usage: A household might use 500 L/h when all taps, showers, and appliances are running at once.
  • Medical Infusion: An IV drip might deliver medication at a rate of 0.1 L/h.
  • Fuel Consumption: A car might consume 5 L/h of fuel while idling.
  • Industrial Processes: A chemical plant might pump reactants at a rate of 2000 L/h into a reactor.
  • HVAC System: Condensate from a home air conditioner might drain at a rate of 1 L/h on a humid day.

Interesting Facts and Connections

While there isn't a specific "law" directly associated with litres per hour, the concept of flow rate is central to fluid dynamics, which is governed by laws like the Navier-Stokes equations. These equations describe the motion of viscous fluids and are fundamental in engineering and physics.

Conversion

Often, you might need to convert between L/h and other flow rate units. Here are some common conversions:

  • 1 L/h = 0.001 m3m^3/h (cubic meters per hour)
  • 1 L/h ≈ 0.264 US gallons per hour

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:

Complete Litres per hour conversion table

Enter # of Litres per hour
Convert 1 l/h to other unitsResult
Litres per hour to Cubic Millimeters per second (l/h to mm3/s)277.77777777778
Litres per hour to Cubic Centimeters per second (l/h to cm3/s)0.2777777777778
Litres per hour to Cubic Decimeters per second (l/h to dm3/s)0.0002777777777778
Litres per hour to Cubic Decimeters per minute (l/h to dm3/min)0.01666666666667
Litres per hour to Cubic Decimeters per hour (l/h to dm3/h)1
Litres per hour to Cubic Decimeters per day (l/h to dm3/d)24
Litres per hour to Cubic Decimeters per year (l/h to dm3/a)8766
Litres per hour to Millilitres per second (l/h to ml/s)0.2777777777778
Litres per hour to Centilitres per second (l/h to cl/s)0.02777777777778
Litres per hour to Decilitres per second (l/h to dl/s)0.002777777777778
Litres per hour to Litres per second (l/h to l/s)0.0002777777777778
Litres per hour to Litres per minute (l/h to l/min)0.01666666666667
Litres per hour to Litres per day (l/h to l/d)24
Litres per hour to Litres per year (l/h to l/a)8766
Litres per hour to Kilolitres per second (l/h to kl/s)2.7777777777778e-7
Litres per hour to Kilolitres per minute (l/h to kl/min)0.00001666666666667
Litres per hour to Kilolitres per hour (l/h to kl/h)0.001
Litres per hour to Cubic meters per second (l/h to m3/s)2.7777777777778e-7
Litres per hour to Cubic meters per minute (l/h to m3/min)0.00001666666666667
Litres per hour to Cubic meters per hour (l/h to m3/h)0.001
Litres per hour to Cubic meters per day (l/h to m3/d)0.024
Litres per hour to Cubic meters per year (l/h to m3/a)8.766
Litres per hour to Cubic kilometers per second (l/h to km3/s)2.7777777777778e-16
Litres per hour to Teaspoons per second (l/h to tsp/s)0.0563567045
Litres per hour to Tablespoons per second (l/h to Tbs/s)0.01878556816667
Litres per hour to Cubic inches per second (l/h to in3/s)0.01695111815945
Litres per hour to Cubic inches per minute (l/h to in3/min)1.0170670895671
Litres per hour to Cubic inches per hour (l/h to in3/h)61.024025374023
Litres per hour to Fluid Ounces per second (l/h to fl-oz/s)0.009392784083333
Litres per hour to Fluid Ounces per minute (l/h to fl-oz/min)0.563567045
Litres per hour to Fluid Ounces per hour (l/h to fl-oz/h)33.8140227
Litres per hour to Cups per second (l/h to cup/s)0.001174098010417
Litres per hour to Pints per second (l/h to pnt/s)0.0005870490052083
Litres per hour to Pints per minute (l/h to pnt/min)0.0352229403125
Litres per hour to Pints per hour (l/h to pnt/h)2.11337641875
Litres per hour to Quarts per second (l/h to qt/s)0.0002935245026042
Litres per hour to Gallons per second (l/h to gal/s)0.00007338112565104
Litres per hour to Gallons per minute (l/h to gal/min)0.004402867539063
Litres per hour to Gallons per hour (l/h to gal/h)0.2641720523438
Litres per hour to Cubic feet per second (l/h to ft3/s)0.000009809634700287
Litres per hour to Cubic feet per minute (l/h to ft3/min)0.0005885780820172
Litres per hour to Cubic feet per hour (l/h to ft3/h)0.03531468492103
Litres per hour to Cubic yards per second (l/h to yd3/s)3.6331926968299e-7
Litres per hour to Cubic yards per minute (l/h to yd3/min)0.00002179915618098
Litres per hour to Cubic yards per hour (l/h to yd3/h)0.001307949370859

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