Volumetric flow rate.
Cubic foot per Seconds to Gallons per Millisecond Converter — ft3/s to gal/ms
Convert Cubic foot per Seconds (ft3/s) to Gallon per Millisecond (gal/ms) using the exact conversion factor (1 cubic foot per seconds = 0.0074805195 gallon per millisecond). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, and common uses.
Cubic foot per Seconds to Gallons per Millisecond converter
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Volumetric flow rate.
Result = input x 0.02831684659 / 3.785411784.
Flow rate uses cubic meters per second as the base unit.
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About Converting Cubic foot per Seconds to Gallons per Millisecond
Cubic foot per Seconds and Gallon per Millisecond 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 millisecond = cubic foot per seconds × 0.00748051948052
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 millisecond equals 3.785411784 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct cubic foot per seconds-to-gallon per millisecond factor of 0.00748051948052.
Simple example
1 ft3/s × 0.007480519481 = 0.0074805195 gal/ms
1 cubic foot per seconds = 0.0074805195 gallons per millisecond.
Real-world example
60 ft3/s × 0.007480519481 = 0.4488311688 gal/ms
60 cubic foot per seconds = 0.4488311688 gallons per millisecond.
Conversion table
| Cubic foot per Seconds (ft3/s) | Gallon per Millisecond (gal/ms) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 ft3/s | 0.0007480519 gal/ms |
| 1 ft3/s | 0.0074805195 gal/ms |
| 10 ft3/s | 0.0748051948 gal/ms |
| 60 ft3/s | 0.4488311688 gal/ms |
| 100 ft3/s | 0.7480519481 gal/ms |
| 1,000 ft3/s | 7.480519481 gal/ms |
Reverse conversion: Gallon per Millisecond to Cubic foot per Seconds
0.0074805195 gal/ms × 133.6805556 = 1.000000003 ft3/s
0.0074805195 gallons per millisecond = 1.000000003 cubic foot per seconds.
cubic foot per seconds = gallons per millisecond × 133.680555556
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Gallon per Millisecond 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 Millisecond (gal/ms)
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 millisecond are in 1 cubic foot per seconds?
1 cubic foot per seconds equals 0.0074805195 gallons per millisecond, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert cubic foot per seconds to gallon per millisecond?
Multiply the cubic foot per seconds value by 0.007480519481. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert gallon per millisecond back to cubic foot per seconds?
Use the reverse factor: 1 gallon per millisecond equals 133.6805556 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 millisecond?
Gallon per Millisecond (gal/ms) is a unit of flow rate.
Is the cubic foot per seconds to gallon per millisecond conversion exact?
Yes. Both cubic foot per seconds and gallon per millisecond are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.007480519481 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.