Volumetric flow rate.
Cubic foot per Seconds to Decaliter per Minutes Converter — ft3/s to daL/min
Convert Cubic foot per Seconds (ft3/s) to Decaliter per Minutes (daL/min) using the exact conversion factor (1 cubic foot per seconds = 169.9010796 decaliter per minutes). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, and common uses.
Cubic foot per Seconds to Decaliter per Minutes converter
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Result = input x 0.02831684659 / 0.0001666666667.
Flow rate uses cubic meters per second as the base unit.
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About Converting Cubic foot per Seconds to Decaliter per Minutes
Cubic foot per Seconds and Decaliter per Minutes 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 minutes = cubic foot per seconds × 169.901079552
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 minutes equals 0.000166666666667 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct cubic foot per seconds-to-decaliter per minutes factor of 169.901079552.
Simple example
1 ft3/s × 169.9010796 = 169.9010796 daL/min
1 cubic foot per seconds = 169.9010796 decaliter per minutes.
Real-world example
60 ft3/s × 169.9010796 = 10,194.06477 daL/min
60 cubic foot per seconds = 10,194.06477 decaliter per minutes.
Conversion table
| Cubic foot per Seconds (ft3/s) | Decaliter per Minutes (daL/min) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 ft3/s | 16.99010796 daL/min |
| 1 ft3/s | 169.9010796 daL/min |
| 10 ft3/s | 1,699.010796 daL/min |
| 60 ft3/s | 10,194.06477 daL/min |
| 100 ft3/s | 16,990.10796 daL/min |
| 1,000 ft3/s | 169,901.0796 daL/min |
Reverse conversion: Decaliter per Minutes to Cubic foot per Seconds
169.9010796 daL/min × 0.005885777787 = 1 ft3/s
169.9010796 decaliter per minutes = 1 cubic foot per seconds.
cubic foot per seconds = decaliter per minutes × 0.00588577778691
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Decaliter per Minutes 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 Minutes (daL/min)
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 minutes are in 1 cubic foot per seconds?
1 cubic foot per seconds equals 169.9010796 decaliter per minutes, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert cubic foot per seconds to decaliter per minutes?
Multiply the cubic foot per seconds value by 169.9010796. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert decaliter per minutes back to cubic foot per seconds?
Use the reverse factor: 1 decaliter per minutes equals 0.0058857778 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 minutes?
Decaliter per Minutes (daL/min) is a unit of flow rate.
Is the cubic foot per seconds to decaliter per minutes conversion exact?
Yes. Both cubic foot per seconds and decaliter per minutes are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 169.9010796 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.