Volumetric flow rate.
Deciliter per Days to Kiloliter per Seconds Converter — dL/d to kL/s
Convert Deciliter per Days (dL/d) to Kiloliter per Seconds (kL/s) using the exact conversion factor (1 deciliter per days = 1.157407e-9 kiloliter per seconds). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Deciliter per Days to Kiloliter per Seconds converter
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Result = input x 1.15740741e-9 / 1.
Flow rate uses cubic meters per second as the base unit.
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About Converting Deciliter per Days to Kiloliter per Seconds
Deciliter per Days and Kiloliter 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. Both are volumetric flow rate units.
Formula
kiloliter per seconds = deciliter per days × 1.157407e-9
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 deciliter per days equals 1.157407e-9 base units, and 1 kiloliter per seconds equals 1 base unit, so dividing one by the other gives the direct deciliter per days-to-kiloliter per seconds factor of 1.157407e-9.
Simple example
1 dL/d × 1.157407e-9 = 1.157407e-9 kL/s
1 deciliter per days = 1.157407e-9 kiloliter per seconds.
Real-world example
60 dL/d × 1.157407e-9 = 6.944444e-8 kL/s
60 deciliter per days = 6.944444e-8 kiloliter per seconds.
Conversion table
| Deciliter per Days (dL/d) | Kiloliter per Seconds (kL/s) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 dL/d | 1.157407e-10 kL/s |
| 1 dL/d | 1.157407e-9 kL/s |
| 10 dL/d | 1.157407e-8 kL/s |
| 60 dL/d | 6.944444e-8 kL/s |
| 100 dL/d | 1.157407e-7 kL/s |
| 1,000 dL/d | 0.0000011574 kL/s |
Reverse conversion: Kiloliter per Seconds to Deciliter per Days
1.157407e-9 kL/s × 864000000 = 0.999999648 dL/d
1.157407e-9 kiloliter per seconds = 0.999999648 deciliter per days.
deciliter per days = kiloliter per seconds × 864000000
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Kiloliter per Seconds to Deciliter per Days.
Understanding the Deciliter per Days (dL/d)
Volumetric flow rate.
Understanding the Kiloliter per Seconds (kL/s)
Volumetric flow rate.
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Frequently asked questions
How many kiloliter per seconds are in 1 deciliter per days?
1 deciliter per days equals 1.157407e-9 kiloliter per seconds, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert deciliter per days to kiloliter per seconds?
Multiply the deciliter per days value by 1.157407e-9. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert kiloliter per seconds back to deciliter per days?
Use the reverse factor: 1 kiloliter per seconds equals 864,000,000 deciliter per days. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a deciliter per days?
Deciliter per Days (dL/d) is a unit of flow rate.
What is a kiloliter per seconds?
Kiloliter per Seconds (kL/s) is a unit of flow rate.
Is the deciliter per days to kiloliter per seconds conversion exact?
Yes. Both deciliter per days and kiloliter per seconds are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1.157407e-9 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.
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.