Volumetric flow rate.
Cubic foot per Seconds to Deciliter per Seconds Converter — ft3/s to dL/s
Convert Cubic foot per Seconds (ft3/s) to Deciliter per Seconds (dL/s) using the exact conversion factor (1 cubic foot per seconds = 283.1684659 deciliter per seconds). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, and common uses.
Cubic foot per Seconds to Deciliter per Seconds converter
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Volumetric flow rate.
Result = input x 0.02831684659 / 0.0001.
Flow rate uses cubic meters per second as the base unit.
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About Converting Cubic foot per Seconds to Deciliter per Seconds
Cubic foot per Seconds and Deciliter 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. 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
deciliter per seconds = cubic foot per seconds × 283.16846592
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 deciliter per seconds equals 0.0001 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct cubic foot per seconds-to-deciliter per seconds factor of 283.16846592.
Simple example
1 ft3/s × 283.1684659 = 283.1684659 dL/s
1 cubic foot per seconds = 283.1684659 deciliter per seconds.
Real-world example
60 ft3/s × 283.1684659 = 16,990.10796 dL/s
60 cubic foot per seconds = 16,990.10796 deciliter per seconds.
Conversion table
| Cubic foot per Seconds (ft3/s) | Deciliter per Seconds (dL/s) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 ft3/s | 28.31684659 dL/s |
| 1 ft3/s | 283.1684659 dL/s |
| 10 ft3/s | 2,831.684659 dL/s |
| 60 ft3/s | 16,990.10796 dL/s |
| 100 ft3/s | 28,316.84659 dL/s |
| 1,000 ft3/s | 283,168.4659 dL/s |
Reverse conversion: Deciliter per Seconds to Cubic foot per Seconds
283.1684659 dL/s × 0.003531466672 = 0.9999999999 ft3/s
283.1684659 deciliter per seconds = 0.9999999999 cubic foot per seconds.
cubic foot per seconds = deciliter per seconds × 0.00353146667215
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Deciliter per Seconds 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 Deciliter per Seconds (dL/s)
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 deciliter per seconds are in 1 cubic foot per seconds?
1 cubic foot per seconds equals 283.1684659 deciliter per seconds, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert cubic foot per seconds to deciliter per seconds?
Multiply the cubic foot per seconds value by 283.1684659. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert deciliter per seconds back to cubic foot per seconds?
Use the reverse factor: 1 deciliter per seconds equals 0.0035314667 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 deciliter per seconds?
Deciliter per Seconds (dL/s) is a unit of flow rate.
Is the cubic foot per seconds to deciliter per seconds conversion exact?
Yes. Both cubic foot per seconds and deciliter per seconds are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 283.1684659 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.