Cubic Feet per Second
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-000625
(Abbrev. CFP) - In hydrologic terms, a unit expressing rates of discharge. One cubic foot per second is equal to the discharge through a rectangular cross section, 1 foot wide by 1 foot deep, flowing at an average velocity of 1 foot per second. It is also approximately 7.48 gallons per second.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-000625 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| References | NWS Glossary |
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