Volumetric flow rate.
Cubic foot per Seconds to Cubic yard per Seconds Converter — ft3/s to yd3/s
Convert Cubic foot per Seconds (ft3/s) to Cubic yard per Seconds (yd3/s) using the exact conversion factor (1 cubic foot per seconds = 0.037037037 cubic yard per seconds). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, and common uses.
Cubic foot per Seconds to Cubic yard per Seconds converter
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Volumetric flow rate.
Result = input x 0.02831684659 / 0.764554858.
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 Seconds
Cubic foot per Seconds and Cubic yard per Seconds 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 seconds = cubic foot per seconds × 0.037037037037
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 seconds equals 0.764554857984 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct cubic foot per seconds-to-cubic yard per seconds factor of 0.037037037037.
Simple example
1 ft3/s × 0.03703703704 = 0.037037037 yd3/s
1 cubic foot per seconds = 0.037037037 cubic yard per seconds.
Real-world example
60 ft3/s × 0.03703703704 = 2.222222222 yd3/s
60 cubic foot per seconds = 2.222222222 cubic yard per seconds.
Conversion table
| Cubic foot per Seconds (ft3/s) | Cubic yard per Seconds (yd3/s) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 ft3/s | 0.0037037037 yd3/s |
| 1 ft3/s | 0.037037037 yd3/s |
| 10 ft3/s | 0.3703703704 yd3/s |
| 60 ft3/s | 2.222222222 yd3/s |
| 100 ft3/s | 3.703703704 yd3/s |
| 1,000 ft3/s | 37.03703704 yd3/s |
Reverse conversion: Cubic yard per Seconds to Cubic foot per Seconds
0.037037037 yd3/s × 27 = 0.999999999 ft3/s
0.037037037 cubic yard per seconds = 0.999999999 cubic foot per seconds.
cubic foot per seconds = cubic yard per seconds × 27
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Cubic yard per Seconds 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 Seconds (yd3/s)
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 seconds are in 1 cubic foot per seconds?
1 cubic foot per seconds equals 0.037037037 cubic yard per seconds, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert cubic foot per seconds to cubic yard per seconds?
Multiply the cubic foot per seconds value by 0.03703703704. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert cubic yard per seconds back to cubic foot per seconds?
Use the reverse factor: 1 cubic yard per seconds equals 27 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 seconds?
Cubic yard per Seconds (yd3/s) is a unit of flow rate.
Is the cubic foot per seconds to cubic yard per seconds conversion exact?
Yes. Both cubic foot per seconds and cubic yard per seconds are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.03703703704 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.