Litres per minute to Centilitres per second conversion

How to convert litres per minute to centilitres per second?

To convert litres per minute (L/min) into centilitres per second (cL/s), you'll need to use unit conversions for both volume and time. Here's a step-by-step method:

1. Convert Litres to Centilitres:

   • 1 litre (L) = 100 centilitres (cL)

2. Convert Minutes to Seconds:

   • 1 minute (min) = 60 seconds (s)

Given that you want to convert 1 L/min to cL/s:

1. Convert Litres to Centilitres:

   • 1 litre = 100 centilitres
   • Therefore, 1 L/min = 100 cL/min

2. Convert the Time Component from Minutes to Seconds:

   • Since there are 60 seconds in 1 minute, 100 cL/min needs to be divided by 60 to get cL/s.
   • 100 cL/min ÷ 60 s = 1.67 cL/s

So, 1 litre per minute (L/min) is approximately 1.67 centilitres per second (cL/s).

Real World Examples for Other Quantities of Litres per Minute:

1. Household Water Flow:

   • An average showering head typically has a flow rate of 10 L/min.
   • Converting this: 10 L/min = 10 * 1.67 cL/s = 16.7 cL/s.

2. Aquarium Filters:

   • A small aquarium filter might have a flow rate of 100 L/hour.
   • To convert to L/min, 100 L/hour ÷ 60 min/hour = 1.67 L/min.
   • Converting this: 1.67 L/min = 1.67 * 1.67 cL/s ≈ 2.78 cL/s.

3. Garden Hose:

   • A standard garden hose might have a flow rate of approximately 20 L/min.
   • Converting this: 20 L/min = 20 * 1.67 cL/s = 33.4 cL/s.

4. Fire Hose:

   • A fire hose can have a much higher flow rate, sometimes around 400 L/min.
   • Converting this: 400 L/min = 400 * 1.67 cL/s ≈ 668 cL/s.

By using this step-by-step method, you can convert any rate given in litres per minute to centilitres per second, and get a better understanding of how much fluid is flowing in real-world scenarios.