Volumetric flow rate.
Cubic foot per Seconds to Megaliter per Seconds Converter — ft3/s to ML/s
Convert Cubic foot per Seconds (ft3/s) to Megaliter per Seconds (ML/s) using the exact conversion factor (1 cubic foot per seconds = 0.0000283168 megaliter per seconds). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, and common uses.
Cubic foot per Seconds to Megaliter per Seconds converter
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Volumetric flow rate.
Result = input x 0.02831684659 / 1000.
Flow rate uses cubic meters per second as the base unit.
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About Converting Cubic foot per Seconds to Megaliter per Seconds
Cubic foot per Seconds and Megaliter 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
megaliter per seconds = cubic foot per seconds × 0.000028316846592
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 seconds equals 1000 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct cubic foot per seconds-to-megaliter per seconds factor of 0.000028316846592.
Simple example
1 ft3/s × 0.00002831684659 = 0.0000283168 ML/s
1 cubic foot per seconds = 0.0000283168 megaliter per seconds.
Real-world example
60 ft3/s × 0.00002831684659 = 0.0016990108 ML/s
60 cubic foot per seconds = 0.0016990108 megaliter per seconds.
Conversion table
| Cubic foot per Seconds (ft3/s) | Megaliter per Seconds (ML/s) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 ft3/s | 0.0000028317 ML/s |
| 1 ft3/s | 0.0000283168 ML/s |
| 10 ft3/s | 0.0002831685 ML/s |
| 60 ft3/s | 0.0016990108 ML/s |
| 100 ft3/s | 0.0028316847 ML/s |
| 1,000 ft3/s | 0.0283168466 ML/s |
Reverse conversion: Megaliter per Seconds to Cubic foot per Seconds
0.0000283168 ML/s × 35314.66672 = 0.9999983546 ft3/s
0.0000283168 megaliter per seconds = 0.9999983546 cubic foot per seconds.
cubic foot per seconds = megaliter per seconds × 35314.6667215
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Megaliter 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 Megaliter per Seconds (ML/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 megaliter per seconds are in 1 cubic foot per seconds?
1 cubic foot per seconds equals 0.0000283168 megaliter per seconds, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert cubic foot per seconds to megaliter per seconds?
Multiply the cubic foot per seconds value by 0.00002831684659. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert megaliter per seconds back to cubic foot per seconds?
Use the reverse factor: 1 megaliter per seconds equals 35,314.66672 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 seconds?
Megaliter per Seconds (ML/s) is a unit of flow rate.
Is the cubic foot per seconds to megaliter per seconds conversion exact?
Yes. Both cubic foot per seconds and megaliter per seconds are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.00002831684659 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.