Litres per minute to Fluid Ounces per second conversion

How to convert litres per minute to fluid ounces per second?

To convert litres per minute (L/min) to fluid ounces per second (fl oz/s), you can use the following conversion factors:

1 litre = 33.814 fluid ounces 1 minute = 60 seconds

Now, let’s work through the conversion step-by-step:

1. Start with the given rate: $1 \, \text{L/min}$

2. Convert liters to fluid ounces: $1 \, \text{L/min} \times 33.814 \, \text{fl oz/L} = 33.814 \, \text{fl oz/min}$

3. Convert minutes to seconds: $\frac{33.814 \, \text{fl oz/min}}{60 \, \text{s/min}} = 0.56357 \, \text{fl oz/s}$

So, 1 litre per minute is approximately 0.56357 fluid ounces per second.

Real-World Examples for Other Quantities of Litres per Minute:

10 Litres per Minute (L/min):

1. Convert to fluid ounces per minute: $10 \, \text{L/min} \times 33.814 \, \text{fl oz/L} = 338.14 \, \text{fl oz/min}$

2. Convert to fluid ounces per second: $\frac{338.14 \, \text{fl oz/min}}{60 \, \text{s/min}} = 5.6357 \, \text{fl oz/s}$

Real-World Example: A typical modern showerhead might flow at a rate of around 10 litres per minute, which is about 5.64 fluid ounces per second.

50 Litres per Minute (L/min):

1. Convert to fluid ounces per minute: $50 \, \text{L/min} \times 33.814 \, \text{fl oz/L} = 1690.7 \, \text{fl oz/min}$

2. Convert to fluid ounces per second: $\frac{1690.7 \, \text{fl oz/min}}{60 \, \text{s/min}} = 28.1783 \, \text{fl oz/s}$

Real-World Example: A large aquarium pump might need to move water at a rate of around 50 litres per minute to maintain proper water circulation, which is about 28.18 fluid ounces per second.

100 Litres per Minute (L/min):

1. Convert to fluid ounces per minute: $100 \, \text{L/min} \times 33.814 \, \text{fl oz/L} = 3381.4 \, \text{fl oz/min}$

2. Convert to fluid ounces per second: $\frac{3381.4 \, \text{fl oz/min}}{60 \, \text{s/min}} = 56.357 \, \text{fl oz/s}$

Real-World Example: Fire hoses can discharge water at rates of 100 litres per minute or more, which equates to approximately 56.36 fluid ounces per second.

These examples provide context for understanding how different flow rates in litres per minute translate into fluid ounces per second in various real-life scenarios.