Volumetric flow rate.
Tablespoon per Seconds to Cubic foot per Seconds Converter — tbsp/s to ft3/s
Convert Tablespoon per Seconds (tbsp/s) to Cubic foot per Seconds (ft3/s) using the exact conversion factor (1 tablespoon per seconds = 0.0005221897 cubic foot per seconds). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, and common uses.
Tablespoon per Seconds to Cubic foot per Seconds converter
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Convert volumetric flow rates across metric, US, imperial, industrial, and scientific units.
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Volumetric flow rate.
Result = input x 1.47867648e-5 / 0.02831684659.
Flow rate uses cubic meters per second as the base unit.
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About Converting Tablespoon per Seconds to Cubic foot per Seconds
Tablespoon per Seconds and Cubic foot 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. Both are volumetric flow rate units.
Formula
cubic foot per seconds = tablespoon per seconds × 0.000522189670139
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 tablespoon per seconds equals 0.0000147867647813 base units, and 1 cubic foot per seconds equals 0.028316846592 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct tablespoon per seconds-to-cubic foot per seconds factor of 0.000522189670139.
Simple example
1 tbsp/s × 0.0005221896701 = 0.0005221897 ft3/s
1 tablespoon per seconds = 0.0005221897 cubic foot per seconds.
Real-world example
60 tbsp/s × 0.0005221896701 = 0.0313313802 ft3/s
60 tablespoon per seconds = 0.0313313802 cubic foot per seconds.
Conversion table
| Tablespoon per Seconds (tbsp/s) | Cubic foot per Seconds (ft3/s) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 tbsp/s | 0.000052219 ft3/s |
| 1 tbsp/s | 0.0005221897 ft3/s |
| 10 tbsp/s | 0.0052218967 ft3/s |
| 60 tbsp/s | 0.0313313802 ft3/s |
| 100 tbsp/s | 0.052218967 ft3/s |
| 1,000 tbsp/s | 0.5221896701 ft3/s |
Reverse conversion: Cubic foot per Seconds to Tablespoon per Seconds
0.0005221897 ft3/s × 1915.012987 = 1.000000057 tbsp/s
0.0005221897 cubic foot per seconds = 1.000000057 tablespoon per seconds.
tablespoon per seconds = cubic foot per seconds × 1915.01298701
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Cubic foot per Seconds to Tablespoon per Seconds.
Understanding the Tablespoon per Seconds (tbsp/s)
Volumetric flow rate.
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
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 foot per seconds are in 1 tablespoon per seconds?
1 tablespoon per seconds equals 0.0005221897 cubic foot per seconds, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert tablespoon per seconds to cubic foot per seconds?
Multiply the tablespoon per seconds value by 0.0005221896701. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert cubic foot per seconds back to tablespoon per seconds?
Use the reverse factor: 1 cubic foot per seconds equals 1,915.012987 tablespoon per seconds. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a tablespoon per seconds?
Tablespoon per Seconds (tbsp/s) is a unit of flow rate.
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.
Is the tablespoon per seconds to cubic foot per seconds conversion exact?
Yes. Both tablespoon per seconds and cubic foot per seconds are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.0005221896701 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.
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.