Kilolitre per second [kl/s] to Cup per second [cup/s] Converter
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How to Convert Kilolitre per second to Cup per secondCup per second
1 kl/s = 4226.7528375 cup/s
1 cup/s = 0.000236588236512895 kl/s
Example: convert 76 kl/s to cup/s:
76 kl/s = 76 x 4226.7528375 = 321233.21565 cup/s
Kilolitre per second
Definition: A kilolitre per second (kl/s) is a unit of volumetric flow rate equal to 1,000 liters passing a point in one second. It is used to measure large volumes of liquid flow.
History/origin: The kilolitre is a metric unit of volume, derived from the litre (symbol: L), with the prefix 'kilo-' indicating a factor of 1000. The 'per second' component indicates a rate of flow over time, making the unit suitable for flow rate measurements. Its origin is directly tied to the establishment of the metric system in France in the late 18th century.
Current use: Kl/s is used in industrial processes, water management, and large-scale fluid transfer applications where quantifying high flow rates is necessary. Examples include measuring water flow in large pipelines, industrial coolant systems, and discharge rates from reservoirs.
Cup per second
Definition: A cup per second (cup/s) is a unit of volumetric flow rate that measures the volume of a substance passing through a surface per unit of time. It represents the amount of volume, measured in cups, that flows every second.
History/origin: The 'cup' is a unit of volume primarily used in cooking and is part of the United States customary system of measurement. The 'per second' component indicates a rate of change over time. The precise origin can be linked to the standardization of kitchen measurements.
Current use: Cups per second is rarely used in formal scientific or engineering contexts due to the relatively large and imprecise nature of the 'cup' unit. It might be encountered in high-volume dispensing or filling operations where speed is critical.
Kilolitre per second to Cup per second Conversion Table
Kilolitre per second [kl/s] | Cup per second [cup/s] |
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0.01 kl/s | 42.267528375000005 cup/s |
0.1 kl/s | 422.67528375 cup/s |
1 kl/s | 4226.7528375 cup/s |
10 kl/s | 42267.528375 cup/s |
50 kl/s | 211337.641875 cup/s |
100 kl/s | 422675.28375 cup/s |
1000 kl/s | 4226752.8375 cup/s |
10000 kl/s | 42267528.375 cup/s |
Common pairs of Volumetric Flow Rate