Convert Cubic yards per minute to Litres per second
Convert Cubic yards per minute (yd³/min) to Litres per second (L/s) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
L/s = yd³/min × 12.74258097
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 Litres per second
The litre per second (L/s) equals 10⁻³ m³/s, the standard unit for municipal water-supply engineering, fire-fighting flows, and HVAC system air handling. A fire hydrant delivers 15-30 L/s; a household mains water connection is typically 0.1-0.5 L/s; a large building HVAC chilled-water loop circulates 50-200 L/s. 1 L/s = 10⁻³ m³/s = 3.6 m³/h ≈ 15.85 US gal/min.
Quick Reference Table
| Cubic yards per minute (yd³/min) | Litres per second (L/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 yd³/min | 12.7426 L/s |
| 2 yd³/min | 25.4852 L/s |
| 5 yd³/min | 63.7129 L/s |
| 10 yd³/min | 127.426 L/s |
| 25 yd³/min | 318.565 L/s |
| 50 yd³/min | 637.129 L/s |
| 100 yd³/min | 1274.26 L/s |