Volumetric flow rate.
Cubic foot per Seconds to Cubic yard per Minutes Converter — ft3/s to yd3/min
Convert Cubic foot per Seconds (ft3/s) to Cubic yard per Minutes (yd3/min) using the exact conversion factor (1 cubic foot per seconds = 2.222222222 cubic yard per minutes). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, and common uses.
Cubic foot per Seconds to Cubic yard per Minutes converter
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Result = input x 0.02831684659 / 0.01274258097.
Flow rate uses cubic meters per second as the base unit.
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About Converting Cubic foot per Seconds to Cubic yard per Minutes
Cubic foot per Seconds and Cubic yard per Minutes both measure volumetric flow rate — how much volume passes a point over time — used to size pipes and pumps, monitor river or stream discharge, control industrial processes, and set medical infusion rates. Cubic foot per Seconds is most often used for the standard unit used by the us geological survey for reporting river and stream discharge at gauging stations.
Formula
cubic yard per minutes = cubic foot per seconds × 2.22222222222
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 cubic foot per seconds equals 0.028316846592 base units, and 1 cubic yard per minutes equals 0.0127425809664 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct cubic foot per seconds-to-cubic yard per minutes factor of 2.22222222222.
Simple example
1 ft3/s × 2.222222222 = 2.222222222 yd3/min
1 cubic foot per seconds = 2.222222222 cubic yard per minutes.
Real-world example
60 ft3/s × 2.222222222 = 133.3333333 yd3/min
60 cubic foot per seconds = 133.3333333 cubic yard per minutes.
Conversion table
| Cubic foot per Seconds (ft3/s) | Cubic yard per Minutes (yd3/min) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 ft3/s | 0.2222222222 yd3/min |
| 1 ft3/s | 2.222222222 yd3/min |
| 10 ft3/s | 22.22222222 yd3/min |
| 60 ft3/s | 133.3333333 yd3/min |
| 100 ft3/s | 222.2222222 yd3/min |
| 1,000 ft3/s | 2,222.222222 yd3/min |
Reverse conversion: Cubic yard per Minutes to Cubic foot per Seconds
2.222222222 yd3/min × 0.45 = 0.9999999999 ft3/s
2.222222222 cubic yard per minutes = 0.9999999999 cubic foot per seconds.
cubic foot per seconds = cubic yard per minutes × 0.45
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Cubic yard per Minutes to Cubic foot per Seconds.
Understanding the Cubic foot per Seconds
Cubic foot per Seconds (ft3/s) measures volumetric flow rate. One cubic foot of volume passing a point every second. It is classified as a US customary flow-rate unit.
Where it's used: United States
Uses of the Cubic foot per Seconds today
- The standard unit used by the US Geological Survey for reporting river and stream discharge at gauging stations
Understanding the Cubic yard per Minutes (yd3/min)
Volumetric flow rate.
Cubic foot per Seconds — sources
- USGS Water Science School — Cubic feet per second (cfs) is the standard unit USGS uses to report streamflow.
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Frequently asked questions
How many cubic yard per minutes are in 1 cubic foot per seconds?
1 cubic foot per seconds equals 2.222222222 cubic yard per minutes, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert cubic foot per seconds to cubic yard per minutes?
Multiply the cubic foot per seconds value by 2.222222222. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert cubic yard per minutes back to cubic foot per seconds?
Use the reverse factor: 1 cubic yard per minutes equals 0.45 cubic foot per seconds. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a cubic foot per seconds?
Cubic foot per Seconds (ft3/s) measures volumetric flow rate. One cubic foot of volume passing a point every second. It is classified as a US customary flow-rate unit.
What is a cubic yard per minutes?
Cubic yard per Minutes (yd3/min) is a unit of flow rate.
Is the cubic foot per seconds to cubic yard per minutes conversion exact?
Yes. Both cubic foot per seconds and cubic yard per minutes are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 2.222222222 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.
Where is the cubic foot per seconds still used today?
United States
What's the difference between volumetric and mass flow rate?
Volumetric flow rate measures the volume of fluid passing a point per unit time (for example, liters per second). Mass flow rate measures the mass instead. For a fluid of constant density the two are directly proportional, but for compressible fluids like gases, mass flow is often the more meaningful quantity.