Pints per minute to Cubic Centimeters per second conversion

How to convert pints per minute to cubic centimeters per second?

To convert from pints per minute (p/min) to cubic centimeters per second (cm³/s), you need to follow these steps:

1. Convert pints to cubic centimeters:

   • 1 pint (US) = 473.176 cubic centimeters (cm³).

2. Convert minutes to seconds:

   • 1 minute = 60 seconds.

So, to convert 1 pint per minute to cubic centimeters per second:

1. Convert the amount of pints to cubic centimeters: $1 \text{ pint} = 473.176 \text{ cm}³$

2. Then convert the time from minutes to seconds: $1 \text{ minute} = 60 \text{ seconds}$

3. Now divide the volume in cubic centimeters by the number of seconds in a minute: $\frac{473.176 \text{ cm}³}{60 \text{ s}} = 7.886 \text{ cm}³/\text{s}$

Therefore, 1 pint per minute is equal to 7.886 cubic centimeters per second.

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

1. Typical garden hose:

   • Some garden hoses might flow at around 10 pints per minute.
   • Conversion: $10 \text{ pints/min} = 10 \times 7.886 \text{ cm}³/\text{s} = 78.86 \text{ cm}³/\text{s}$

2. Average human blood flow:

   • The human heart pumps around 10-15 pints of blood per minute during moderate activity.
   • Let's take 12 pints per minute as an example: $12 \text{ pints/min} = 12 \times 7.886 \text{ cm}³/\text{s} = 94.632 \text{ cm}³/\text{s}$

3. Household tap water flow:

   • A standard kitchen faucet might have a flow rate of about 2 pints per minute when fully opened.
   • Conversion: $2 \text{ pints/min} = 2 \times 7.886 \text{ cm}³/\text{s} = 15.772 \text{ cm}³/\text{s}$

4. Fuel flow rate in a small engine:

   • A small lawnmower engine might consume fuel at a rate of 0.5 pints per minute.
   • Conversion: $0.5 \text{ pints/min} = 0.5 \times 7.886 \text{ cm}³/\text{s} = 3.943 \text{ cm}³/\text{s}$

Understanding these conversion steps allows you to handle different units effectively and provides a clearer sense of different flow rates in everyday scenarios.