Volumetric flow rate.
Cubic foot per Seconds to Gallons per Fortnight Converter — ft3/s to gal/fn
Convert Cubic foot per Seconds (ft3/s) to Gallon per Fortnight (gal/fn) using the exact conversion factor (1 cubic foot per seconds = 9,048,436.364 gallon per fortnight). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, and common uses.
Cubic foot per Seconds to Gallons per Fortnight converter
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Convert volumetric flow rates across metric, US, imperial, industrial, and scientific units.
Volumetric flow rate.
Result = input x 0.02831684659 / 3.12947403e-9.
Flow rate uses cubic meters per second as the base unit.
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About Converting Cubic foot per Seconds to Gallons per Fortnight
Cubic foot per Seconds and Gallon per Fortnight 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
gallons per fortnight = cubic foot per seconds × 9048436.36364
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 gallon per fortnight equals 3.129474e-9 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct cubic foot per seconds-to-gallon per fortnight factor of 9048436.36364.
Simple example
1 ft3/s × 9048436.364 = 9,048,436.364 gal/fn
1 cubic foot per seconds = 9,048,436.364 gallons per fortnight.
Real-world example
60 ft3/s × 9048436.364 = 542,906,181.8 gal/fn
60 cubic foot per seconds = 542,906,181.8 gallons per fortnight.
Conversion table
| Cubic foot per Seconds (ft3/s) | Gallon per Fortnight (gal/fn) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 ft3/s | 904,843.6364 gal/fn |
| 1 ft3/s | 9,048,436.364 gal/fn |
| 10 ft3/s | 90,484,363.64 gal/fn |
| 60 ft3/s | 542,906,181.8 gal/fn |
| 100 ft3/s | 904,843,636.4 gal/fn |
| 1,000 ft3/s | 9,048,436,364 gal/fn |
Reverse conversion: Gallon per Fortnight to Cubic foot per Seconds
1 gal/fn × 1.105163e-7 = 1.105163e-7 ft3/s
1 gallon per fortnight = 1.105163e-7 cubic foot per seconds.
cubic foot per seconds = gallons per fortnight × 1.105163e-7
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Gallon per Fortnight 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 Gallon per Fortnight (gal/fn)
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 gallons per fortnight are in 1 cubic foot per seconds?
1 cubic foot per seconds equals 9,048,436.364 gallons per fortnight, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert cubic foot per seconds to gallon per fortnight?
Multiply the cubic foot per seconds value by 9048436.364. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert gallon per fortnight back to cubic foot per seconds?
Use the reverse factor: 1 gallon per fortnight equals 1.105163e-7 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 gallon per fortnight?
Gallon per Fortnight (gal/fn) is a unit of flow rate.
Is the cubic foot per seconds to gallon per fortnight conversion exact?
Yes. Both cubic foot per seconds and gallon per fortnight are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 9048436.364 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.