Litres per minute to Cups per second conversion

How to convert litres per minute to cups per second?

To convert $1 \, \text{L/min}$ (litres per minute) to cups per second, you'll need to follow these steps:

1. Understand the conversions:

   • 1 litre is equal to approximately 4.22675 US cups.
   • 1 minute is equal to 60 seconds.

2. Conversion process:

   • First, convert litres to cups.
   • Second, convert the time from minutes to seconds.

Here is the step-by-step calculation:

• Step 1: Convert litres to cups $1 \, \text{L} = 4.22675 \, \text{cups}$

• Step 2: Convert the volume flow rate from per minute to per second $\frac{4.22675 \, \text{cups}}{60 \, \text{seconds}} = 0.070445833 \, \text{cups per second}$

So, $1 \, \text{L/min}$ is approximately $0.070445833 \, \text{cups per second}$.

Real World Examples of Litres per Minute

1. Water Flow in Household Faucets:

   • A typical household faucet might have a flow rate of around $6 \, \text{L/min}$. This would correspond to about $0.4227 \, \text{cups/second}$.

2. Showerheads:

   • Water-efficient showerheads often have a flow rate of around $7.6 \, \text{L/min}$ (which is roughly 2 gallons per minute). This translates to approximately $0.1271 \, \text{cups/second}$.

3. Garden Hose:

   • A garden hose with a standard nozzle might deliver water at a rate of around $15 \, \text{L/min}$, which is about $1 \, \text{cups/second}$.

4. Aquarium Pumps:

   • Small aquarium pumps might deliver around $2 \, \text{L/min}$. This is about $0.0352 \, \text{cups/second}$.

By understanding these conversions and examples, you can easily relate the flow rates to everyday scenarios.