Volumetric flow rate.
Cubic foot per Seconds to Hectoliter per Minutes Converter — ft3/s to hL/min
Convert Cubic foot per Seconds (ft3/s) to Hectoliter per Minutes (hL/min) using the exact conversion factor (1 cubic foot per seconds = 16.99010796 hectoliter per minutes). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, and common uses.
Cubic foot per Seconds to Hectoliter per Minutes converter
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Result = input x 0.02831684659 / 0.001666666667.
Flow rate uses cubic meters per second as the base unit.
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About Converting Cubic foot per Seconds to Hectoliter per Minutes
Cubic foot per Seconds and Hectoliter 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
hectoliter per minutes = cubic foot per seconds × 16.9901079552
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 hectoliter per minutes equals 0.00166666666667 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct cubic foot per seconds-to-hectoliter per minutes factor of 16.9901079552.
Simple example
1 ft3/s × 16.99010796 = 16.99010796 hL/min
1 cubic foot per seconds = 16.99010796 hectoliter per minutes.
Real-world example
60 ft3/s × 16.99010796 = 1,019.406477 hL/min
60 cubic foot per seconds = 1,019.406477 hectoliter per minutes.
Conversion table
| Cubic foot per Seconds (ft3/s) | Hectoliter per Minutes (hL/min) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 ft3/s | 1.699010796 hL/min |
| 1 ft3/s | 16.99010796 hL/min |
| 10 ft3/s | 169.9010796 hL/min |
| 60 ft3/s | 1,019.406477 hL/min |
| 100 ft3/s | 1,699.010796 hL/min |
| 1,000 ft3/s | 16,990.10796 hL/min |
Reverse conversion: Hectoliter per Minutes to Cubic foot per Seconds
16.99010796 hL/min × 0.05885777787 = 1 ft3/s
16.99010796 hectoliter per minutes = 1 cubic foot per seconds.
cubic foot per seconds = hectoliter per minutes × 0.0588577778691
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Hectoliter 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 Hectoliter per Minutes (hL/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 hectoliter per minutes are in 1 cubic foot per seconds?
1 cubic foot per seconds equals 16.99010796 hectoliter per minutes, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert cubic foot per seconds to hectoliter per minutes?
Multiply the cubic foot per seconds value by 16.99010796. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert hectoliter per minutes back to cubic foot per seconds?
Use the reverse factor: 1 hectoliter per minutes equals 0.0588577779 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 hectoliter per minutes?
Hectoliter per Minutes (hL/min) is a unit of flow rate.
Is the cubic foot per seconds to hectoliter per minutes conversion exact?
Yes. Both cubic foot per seconds and hectoliter per minutes are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 16.99010796 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.