Convert Cubic yards per minute to Cubic metres per second
Convert Cubic yards per minute (yd³/min) to Cubic metres per second (m³/s) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
m³/s = yd³/min × 0.01274258097
About Cubic yards per minute
The cubic yard per minute (yd³/min) equals 0.764554857984/60 ≈ 0.012743 m³/s, used in ready-mix concrete delivery rates (a concrete truck discharges 8-10 yd³ in about 10 min = 0.8-1 yd³/min) and dredge pump throughput in US harbour projects. 1 yd³/min ≈ 0.012743 m³/s = 12.74 L/s ≈ 200.0 US gal/min.
About Cubic metres per second
The cubic metre per second (m³/s) is the SI coherent unit of volumetric flow rate. It is used for large river discharges, turbine inlet flows, and major pipeline capacities. The Amazon River at its mouth averages ≈200 000 m³/s; a large hydroelectric turbine passes 400-800 m³/s; a major municipal water-main carries 5-20 m³/s. 1 m³/s = 1 000 L/s ≈ 15 850 US gal/min = 35.315 ft³/s.
Quick Reference Table
| Cubic yards per minute (yd³/min) | Cubic metres per second (m³/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 yd³/min | 0.0127426 m³/s |
| 2 yd³/min | 0.0254852 m³/s |
| 5 yd³/min | 0.0637129 m³/s |
| 10 yd³/min | 0.127426 m³/s |
| 25 yd³/min | 0.318565 m³/s |
| 50 yd³/min | 0.637129 m³/s |
| 100 yd³/min | 1.27426 m³/s |