Volumetric flow rate.
Cubic foot per Seconds to Metric tablespoon per Seconds Converter — ft3/s to metric tbsp/s
Convert Cubic foot per Seconds (ft3/s) to Metric tablespoon per Seconds (metric tbsp/s) using the exact conversion factor (1 cubic foot per seconds = 1,887.789773 metric tablespoon per seconds). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, and common uses.
Cubic foot per Seconds to Metric tablespoon per Seconds converter
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Convert volumetric flow rates across metric, US, imperial, industrial, and scientific units.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Volumetric flow rate.
Result = input x 0.02831684659 / 1.5e-5.
Flow rate uses cubic meters per second as the base unit.
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About Converting Cubic foot per Seconds to Metric tablespoon per Seconds
Cubic foot per Seconds and Metric tablespoon 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
metric tablespoon per seconds = cubic foot per seconds × 1887.7897728
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 metric tablespoon per seconds equals 0.000015 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct cubic foot per seconds-to-metric tablespoon per seconds factor of 1887.7897728.
Simple example
1 ft3/s × 1887.789773 = 1,887.789773 metric tbsp/s
1 cubic foot per seconds = 1,887.789773 metric tablespoon per seconds.
Real-world example
60 ft3/s × 1887.789773 = 113,267.3864 metric tbsp/s
60 cubic foot per seconds = 113,267.3864 metric tablespoon per seconds.
Conversion table
| Cubic foot per Seconds (ft3/s) | Metric tablespoon per Seconds (metric tbsp/s) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 ft3/s | 188.7789773 metric tbsp/s |
| 1 ft3/s | 1,887.789773 metric tbsp/s |
| 10 ft3/s | 18,877.89773 metric tbsp/s |
| 60 ft3/s | 113,267.3864 metric tbsp/s |
| 100 ft3/s | 188,778.9773 metric tbsp/s |
| 1,000 ft3/s | 1,887,789.773 metric tbsp/s |
Reverse conversion: Metric tablespoon per Seconds to Cubic foot per Seconds
1 metric tbsp/s × 0.0005297200008 = 0.00052972 ft3/s
1 metric tablespoon per seconds = 0.00052972 cubic foot per seconds.
cubic foot per seconds = metric tablespoon per seconds × 0.000529720000822
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Metric tablespoon 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 Metric tablespoon per Seconds (metric tbsp/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 metric tablespoon per seconds are in 1 cubic foot per seconds?
1 cubic foot per seconds equals 1,887.789773 metric tablespoon per seconds, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert cubic foot per seconds to metric tablespoon per seconds?
Multiply the cubic foot per seconds value by 1887.789773. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert metric tablespoon per seconds back to cubic foot per seconds?
Use the reverse factor: 1 metric tablespoon per seconds equals 0.00052972 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 metric tablespoon per seconds?
Metric tablespoon per Seconds (metric tbsp/s) is a unit of flow rate.
Is the cubic foot per seconds to metric tablespoon per seconds conversion exact?
Yes. Both cubic foot per seconds and metric tablespoon per seconds are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1887.789773 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.