Volumetric flow rate.
Cubic foot per Decades to Cubic foot per Seconds Converter — ft3/decade to ft3/s
Convert Cubic foot per Decades (ft3/decade) to Cubic foot per Seconds (ft3/s) using the exact conversion factor (1 cubic foot per decades = 3.168874e-9 cubic foot per seconds). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, and common uses.
Cubic foot per Decades to Cubic foot per Seconds converter
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Volumetric flow rate.
Result = input x 8.97325147e-11 / 0.02831684659.
Flow rate uses cubic meters per second as the base unit.
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About Converting Cubic foot per Decades to Cubic foot per Seconds
Cubic foot per Decades and Cubic foot 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
cubic foot per seconds = cubic foot per decades × 3.168874e-9
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 cubic foot per decades equals 8.973251e-11 base units, and 1 cubic foot per seconds equals 0.028316846592 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct cubic foot per decades-to-cubic foot per seconds factor of 3.168874e-9.
Simple example
1 ft3/decade × 3.168874e-9 = 3.168874e-9 ft3/s
1 cubic foot per decades = 3.168874e-9 cubic foot per seconds.
Real-world example
60 ft3/decade × 3.168874e-9 = 1.901324e-7 ft3/s
60 cubic foot per decades = 1.901324e-7 cubic foot per seconds.
Conversion table
| Cubic foot per Decades (ft3/decade) | Cubic foot per Seconds (ft3/s) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 ft3/decade | 3.168874e-10 ft3/s |
| 1 ft3/decade | 3.168874e-9 ft3/s |
| 10 ft3/decade | 3.168874e-8 ft3/s |
| 60 ft3/decade | 1.901324e-7 ft3/s |
| 100 ft3/decade | 3.168874e-7 ft3/s |
| 1,000 ft3/decade | 0.0000031689 ft3/s |
Reverse conversion: Cubic foot per Seconds to Cubic foot per Decades
3.168874e-9 ft3/s × 315569520 = 1.000000047 ft3/decade
3.168874e-9 cubic foot per seconds = 1.000000047 cubic foot per decades.
cubic foot per decades = cubic foot per seconds × 315569520
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Cubic foot per Seconds to Cubic foot per Decades.
Understanding the Cubic foot per Decades (ft3/decade)
Volumetric flow rate.
Understanding the Cubic foot per Seconds
Cubic foot per Seconds (ft3/s) measures volumetric flow rate. One cubic foot of volume passing a point every second. It is classified as a US customary flow-rate unit.
Where it's used: United States
Uses of the Cubic foot per Seconds today
- The standard unit used by the US Geological Survey for reporting river and stream discharge at gauging stations
Cubic foot per Seconds — sources
- USGS Water Science School — Cubic feet per second (cfs) is the standard unit USGS uses to report streamflow.
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Frequently asked questions
How many cubic foot per seconds are in 1 cubic foot per decades?
1 cubic foot per decades equals 3.168874e-9 cubic foot per seconds, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert cubic foot per decades to cubic foot per seconds?
Multiply the cubic foot per decades value by 3.168874e-9. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert cubic foot per seconds back to cubic foot per decades?
Use the reverse factor: 1 cubic foot per seconds equals 315,569,520 cubic foot per decades. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a cubic foot per decades?
Cubic foot per Decades (ft3/decade) is a unit of flow rate.
What is a cubic foot per seconds?
Cubic foot per Seconds (ft3/s) measures volumetric flow rate. One cubic foot of volume passing a point every second. It is classified as a US customary flow-rate unit.
Is the cubic foot per decades to cubic foot per seconds conversion exact?
Yes. Both cubic foot per decades and cubic foot per seconds are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 3.168874e-9 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.