Converting Units: cm^3s^-1 to L/s

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In summary, to convert a value in cm^3s^-1 to liters per second, we can use the relationship 1cm^3 = 1 x 10^-6 m^3 and 1 liter = 10^-3 m^3, resulting in 1cm^3/s = 1 x 10^-9 m^3/s or 1/1000 L/s.
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Homework Statement



I need to convert a value in cm^3s^-1 to litres per second. I know that 1 litre=10^-3m^3



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Could someone please help?
 
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1 cm³ = how many m³? What's the relationship between cm and m?
 
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1cm^3 = 100m^3

?
 
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Fairy111 said:
1cm^3 = 100m^3
Nope think about it, 1cc is a suger cube, 100m^3 is an apartment!

If there are 100cm in a metre then there are 100cmx100cm in 1mx1m and 100cm*100cm*100cm = in a m^3

You question is a little simpler, there are 1000cm^3 in a litre by definition so 1cm is 1/1000 L
 
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Fairy111 said:
1cm^3 = 100m^3

?

Let's see...a cubic centimeter is about the size of a sugar cube, while 100 cubic meters would hold enough water to sustain a person for about 10 years...so I'm gunna say NO to that guess...

Start with something simpler: 1m=___cm?
 
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so 1cm^3 = 1/10^-3 m^3 ?
I still am not sure how to do the qu...
 
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No.

1 cm³ = (1 cm) x (1 cm) x (1 cm) = (1 x 10-2 m) x (1 x 10-2 m) x (1 x 10-2 m) = 1 x 10-6
 
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Fairy111 said:
I need to convert a value in cm^3s^-1 to litres per second. I know that 1 litre=10^-3m^3
This--cm^3s^-1--is very hard to read. If you click the Go Advanced button just below the text entry box, a menu bar is displayed. One of the buttons there is X2. If you click it, you can enter an exponent between the SUP and /SUP tags.

At the very least, put a space between the two units and put parentheses around the -1.

Yours: cm^3s^-1
Better: cm3 s-1 or cm3 /s
 

What is the conversion factor for converting cm^3s^-1 to L/s?

The conversion factor for converting cm^3s^-1 to L/s is 0.001.

How do I convert cm^3s^-1 to L/s?

To convert cm^3s^-1 to L/s, you need to multiply the given value by 0.001.

What is the difference between cm^3s^-1 and L/s?

cm^3s^-1 and L/s are both units of measurement for flow rate, with cm^3s^-1 being the smaller unit. 1 cm^3s^-1 is equivalent to 0.001 L/s.

Can I convert other units of flow rate to cm^3s^-1 or L/s?

Yes, you can convert other units of flow rate to cm^3s^-1 or L/s by using the appropriate conversion factor. For example, to convert m^3/h to cm^3s^-1, you would multiply the given value by 1000.

Why is it important to convert units of flow rate?

Converting units of flow rate allows for easier comparison and understanding of different flow rates. It also allows for consistency and accuracy in calculations and measurements.

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