Volumetric flow rate.
Cubic foot per Seconds to Hectoliter per Seconds Converter — ft3/s to hL/s
Convert Cubic foot per Seconds (ft3/s) to Hectoliter per Seconds (hL/s) using the exact conversion factor (1 cubic foot per seconds = 0.2831684659 hectoliter per seconds). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, and common uses.
Cubic foot per Seconds to Hectoliter per Seconds converter
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Result = input x 0.02831684659 / 0.1.
Flow rate uses cubic meters per second as the base unit.
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About Converting Cubic foot per Seconds to Hectoliter per Seconds
Cubic foot per Seconds and Hectoliter 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
hectoliter per seconds = cubic foot per seconds × 0.28316846592
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 seconds equals 0.1 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct cubic foot per seconds-to-hectoliter per seconds factor of 0.28316846592.
Simple example
1 ft3/s × 0.2831684659 = 0.2831684659 hL/s
1 cubic foot per seconds = 0.2831684659 hectoliter per seconds.
Real-world example
60 ft3/s × 0.2831684659 = 16.99010796 hL/s
60 cubic foot per seconds = 16.99010796 hectoliter per seconds.
Conversion table
| Cubic foot per Seconds (ft3/s) | Hectoliter per Seconds (hL/s) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 ft3/s | 0.0283168466 hL/s |
| 1 ft3/s | 0.2831684659 hL/s |
| 10 ft3/s | 2.831684659 hL/s |
| 60 ft3/s | 16.99010796 hL/s |
| 100 ft3/s | 28.31684659 hL/s |
| 1,000 ft3/s | 283.1684659 hL/s |
Reverse conversion: Hectoliter per Seconds to Cubic foot per Seconds
0.2831684659 hL/s × 3.531466672 = 0.9999999999 ft3/s
0.2831684659 hectoliter per seconds = 0.9999999999 cubic foot per seconds.
cubic foot per seconds = hectoliter per seconds × 3.53146667215
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Hectoliter 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 Hectoliter per Seconds (hL/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 hectoliter per seconds are in 1 cubic foot per seconds?
1 cubic foot per seconds equals 0.2831684659 hectoliter per seconds, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert cubic foot per seconds to hectoliter per seconds?
Multiply the cubic foot per seconds value by 0.2831684659. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert hectoliter per seconds back to cubic foot per seconds?
Use the reverse factor: 1 hectoliter per seconds equals 3.531466672 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 seconds?
Hectoliter per Seconds (hL/s) is a unit of flow rate.
Is the cubic foot per seconds to hectoliter per seconds conversion exact?
Yes. Both cubic foot per seconds and hectoliter per seconds are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.2831684659 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.