Volumetric flow rate.
Cubic foot per Seconds to Decaliter per Hours Converter — ft3/s to daL/h
Convert Cubic foot per Seconds (ft3/s) to Decaliter per Hours (daL/h) using the exact conversion factor (1 cubic foot per seconds = 10,194.06477 decaliter per hours). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, and common uses.
Cubic foot per Seconds to Decaliter per Hours converter
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Result = input x 0.02831684659 / 2.77777778e-6.
Flow rate uses cubic meters per second as the base unit.
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About Converting Cubic foot per Seconds to Decaliter per Hours
Cubic foot per Seconds and Decaliter per Hours 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. Cubic foot per Seconds is most often used for the standard unit used by the us geological survey for reporting river and stream discharge at gauging stations.
Formula
decaliter per hours = cubic foot per seconds × 10194.0647731
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 cubic foot per seconds equals 0.028316846592 base units, and 1 decaliter per hours equals 0.00000277777777778 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct cubic foot per seconds-to-decaliter per hours factor of 10194.0647731.
Simple example
1 ft3/s × 10194.06477 = 10,194.06477 daL/h
1 cubic foot per seconds = 10,194.06477 decaliter per hours.
Real-world example
60 ft3/s × 10194.06477 = 611,643.8864 daL/h
60 cubic foot per seconds = 611,643.8864 decaliter per hours.
Conversion table
| Cubic foot per Seconds (ft3/s) | Decaliter per Hours (daL/h) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 ft3/s | 1,019.406477 daL/h |
| 1 ft3/s | 10,194.06477 daL/h |
| 10 ft3/s | 101,940.6477 daL/h |
| 60 ft3/s | 611,643.8864 daL/h |
| 100 ft3/s | 1,019,406.477 daL/h |
| 1,000 ft3/s | 10,194,064.77 daL/h |
Reverse conversion: Decaliter per Hours to Cubic foot per Seconds
1 daL/h × 0.00009809629645 = 0.0000980963 ft3/s
1 decaliter per hours = 0.0000980963 cubic foot per seconds.
cubic foot per seconds = decaliter per hours × 0.0000980962964486
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Decaliter per Hours to Cubic foot per Seconds.
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
Understanding the Decaliter per Hours (daL/h)
Volumetric flow rate.
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 decaliter per hours are in 1 cubic foot per seconds?
1 cubic foot per seconds equals 10,194.06477 decaliter per hours, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert cubic foot per seconds to decaliter per hours?
Multiply the cubic foot per seconds value by 10194.06477. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert decaliter per hours back to cubic foot per seconds?
Use the reverse factor: 1 decaliter per hours equals 0.0000980963 cubic foot per seconds. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
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.
What is a decaliter per hours?
Decaliter per Hours (daL/h) is a unit of flow rate.
Is the cubic foot per seconds to decaliter per hours conversion exact?
Yes. Both cubic foot per seconds and decaliter per hours are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 10194.06477 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.
Where is the cubic foot per seconds still used today?
United States
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.