Volumetric flow rate.
Cubic foot per Seconds to Megaliter per Days Converter — ft3/s to ML/d
Convert Cubic foot per Seconds (ft3/s) to Megaliter per Days (ML/d) using the exact conversion factor (1 cubic foot per seconds = 2.446575546 megaliter per days). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, and common uses.
Cubic foot per Seconds to Megaliter per Days converter
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Result = input x 0.02831684659 / 0.01157407407.
Flow rate uses cubic meters per second as the base unit.
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About Converting Cubic foot per Seconds to Megaliter per Days
Cubic foot per Seconds and Megaliter per Days 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
megaliter per days = cubic foot per seconds × 2.44657554555
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 megaliter per days equals 0.0115740740741 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct cubic foot per seconds-to-megaliter per days factor of 2.44657554555.
Simple example
1 ft3/s × 2.446575546 = 2.446575546 ML/d
1 cubic foot per seconds = 2.446575546 megaliter per days.
Real-world example
60 ft3/s × 2.446575546 = 146.7945327 ML/d
60 cubic foot per seconds = 146.7945327 megaliter per days.
Conversion table
| Cubic foot per Seconds (ft3/s) | Megaliter per Days (ML/d) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 ft3/s | 0.2446575546 ML/d |
| 1 ft3/s | 2.446575546 ML/d |
| 10 ft3/s | 24.46575546 ML/d |
| 60 ft3/s | 146.7945327 ML/d |
| 100 ft3/s | 244.6575546 ML/d |
| 1,000 ft3/s | 2,446.575546 ML/d |
Reverse conversion: Megaliter per Days to Cubic foot per Seconds
2.446575546 ML/d × 0.4087345685 = 1 ft3/s
2.446575546 megaliter per days = 1 cubic foot per seconds.
cubic foot per seconds = megaliter per days × 0.408734568536
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Megaliter per Days 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 Megaliter per Days (ML/d)
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 megaliter per days are in 1 cubic foot per seconds?
1 cubic foot per seconds equals 2.446575546 megaliter per days, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert cubic foot per seconds to megaliter per days?
Multiply the cubic foot per seconds value by 2.446575546. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert megaliter per days back to cubic foot per seconds?
Use the reverse factor: 1 megaliter per days equals 0.4087345685 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 megaliter per days?
Megaliter per Days (ML/d) is a unit of flow rate.
Is the cubic foot per seconds to megaliter per days conversion exact?
Yes. Both cubic foot per seconds and megaliter per days are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 2.446575546 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.