Millilitres per second to Cups per second conversion

How to convert millilitres per second to cups per second?

To convert millilitres per second (mL/s) to cups per second (cups/s), you need to know the conversion factor between millilitres and cups. In most culinary contexts, one US cup is equivalent to approximately 236.588 millilitres.

Here is the conversion process step-by-step:

1. Identify the conversion factor: 1 cup ≈ 236.588 millilitres.

2. Set up the conversion formula: $\text{cups per second (cups/s)} = \frac{\text{millilitres per second (mL/s)}}{\text{conversion factor in mL}}$

3. Apply the conversion for 1 mL/s:

   $\text{cups per second} = \frac{1 \text{ mL/s}}{236.588 \text{ mL/cup}} \approx 0.00423 \text{ cups/s}$

So, 1 millilitre per second is approximately 0.00423 cups per second.

Real World Examples of Other Quantities in Millilitres per Second

1. Dripping Faucet:

   • A leaking faucet might drip at a rate of about 1 mL every 3 seconds.
   • Conversion: $\frac{1 \text{ mL}}{3 \text{ s}} \approx 0.333 \text{ mL/s}$
   • In cups per second: $0.333 \text{ mL/s} \approx 0.00141 \text{ cups/s}$

2. Standard IV Flow Rate:

   • A typical intravenous (IV) drip in a hospital might be set to 15 mL per minute.
   • Conversion: $\frac{15 \text{ mL}}{60 \text{ s}} = 0.25 \text{ mL/s}$
   • In cups per second: $0.25 \text{ mL/s} \approx 0.00106 \text{ cups/s}$

3. Garden Hose:

   • A garden hose might deliver water at a rate of about 10 litres per minute (assuming light flow).
   • Conversion: $10 \text{ litres/min} \times \frac{1000 \text{ mL}}{1 \text{ litre}} \times \frac{1 \text{ min}}{60 \text{ s}} = 166.67 \text{ mL/s}$
   • In cups per second: $166.67 \text{ mL/s} \approx 0.704 \text{ cups/s}$

4. Water Cooler Dispensing Rate:

   • A water cooler might dispense water at a rate of about 200 mL in 5 seconds.
   • Conversion: $\frac{200 \text{ mL}}{5 \text{ s}} = 40 \text{ mL/s}$
   • In cups per second: $40 \text{ mL/s} \approx 0.169 \text{ cups/s}$

These examples illustrate how different rates flow in millilitres per second translate to more familiar units like cups per second, giving a practical sense of the conversion in various contexts.