Volumetric flow rate.
Centiliter per Seconds to Decaliter per Seconds Converter — cL/s to daL/s
Convert Centiliter per Seconds (cL/s) to Decaliter per Seconds (daL/s) using the exact conversion factor (1 centiliter per seconds = 0.001 decaliter per seconds). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Centiliter per Seconds to Decaliter per Seconds converter
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Convert volumetric flow rates across metric, US, imperial, industrial, and scientific units.
Context values
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Volumetric flow rate.
Result = input x 1e-5 / 0.01.
Flow rate uses cubic meters per second as the base unit.
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About Converting Centiliter per Seconds to Decaliter per Seconds
Centiliter per Seconds and Decaliter 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
decaliter per seconds = centiliter per seconds × 0.001
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 centiliter per seconds equals 0.00001 base units, and 1 decaliter per seconds equals 0.01 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct centiliter per seconds-to-decaliter per seconds factor of 0.001.
Simple example
1 cL/s × 0.001 = 0.001 daL/s
1 centiliter per seconds = 0.001 decaliter per seconds.
Real-world example
60 cL/s × 0.001 = 0.06 daL/s
60 centiliter per seconds = 0.06 decaliter per seconds.
Conversion table
| Centiliter per Seconds (cL/s) | Decaliter per Seconds (daL/s) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 cL/s | 0.0001 daL/s |
| 1 cL/s | 0.001 daL/s |
| 10 cL/s | 0.01 daL/s |
| 60 cL/s | 0.06 daL/s |
| 100 cL/s | 0.1 daL/s |
| 1,000 cL/s | 1 daL/s |
Reverse conversion: Decaliter per Seconds to Centiliter per Seconds
0.001 daL/s × 1000 = 1 cL/s
0.001 decaliter per seconds = 1 centiliter per seconds.
centiliter per seconds = decaliter per seconds × 1000
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Decaliter per Seconds to Centiliter per Seconds.
Understanding the Centiliter per Seconds (cL/s)
Volumetric flow rate.
Understanding the Decaliter per Seconds (daL/s)
Volumetric flow rate.
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Frequently asked questions
How many decaliter per seconds are in 1 centiliter per seconds?
1 centiliter per seconds equals 0.001 decaliter per seconds, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert centiliter per seconds to decaliter per seconds?
Multiply the centiliter per seconds value by 0.001. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert decaliter per seconds back to centiliter per seconds?
Use the reverse factor: 1 decaliter per seconds equals 1,000 centiliter per seconds. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a centiliter per seconds?
Centiliter per Seconds (cL/s) is a unit of flow rate.
What is a decaliter per seconds?
Decaliter per Seconds (daL/s) is a unit of flow rate.
Is the centiliter per seconds to decaliter per seconds conversion exact?
Yes. Both centiliter per seconds and decaliter per seconds are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.001 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.