Volumetric flow rate.
Deciliters per Fortnight to Gallon per Seconds Converter — dL/fn to gal/s
Convert Deciliter per Fortnight (dL/fn) to Gallon per Seconds (gal/s) using the exact conversion factor (1 deciliter per fortnight = 2.183962e-8 gallon per seconds). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Deciliters per Fortnight to Gallon per Seconds converter
Converter
Flow Rate Converter
Convert volumetric flow rates across metric, US, imperial, industrial, and scientific units.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Volumetric flow rate.
Result = input x 8.26719577e-11 / 0.003785411784.
Flow rate uses cubic meters per second as the base unit.
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About Converting Deciliters per Fortnight to Gallon per Seconds
Deciliter per Fortnight and Gallon 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
gallon per seconds = deciliters per fortnight × 2.183962e-8
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 deciliter per fortnight equals 8.267196e-11 base units, and 1 gallon per seconds equals 0.003785411784 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct deciliter per fortnight-to-gallon per seconds factor of 2.183962e-8.
Simple example
1 dL/fn × 2.183962e-8 = 2.183962e-8 gal/s
1 deciliter per fortnight = 2.183962e-8 gallon per seconds.
Real-world example
60 dL/fn × 2.183962e-8 = 0.0000013104 gal/s
60 deciliters per fortnight = 0.0000013104 gallon per seconds.
Conversion table
| Deciliter per Fortnight (dL/fn) | Gallon per Seconds (gal/s) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 dL/fn | 2.183962e-9 gal/s |
| 1 dL/fn | 2.183962e-8 gal/s |
| 10 dL/fn | 2.183962e-7 gal/s |
| 60 dL/fn | 0.0000013104 gal/s |
| 100 dL/fn | 0.000002184 gal/s |
| 1,000 dL/fn | 0.0000218396 gal/s |
Reverse conversion: Gallon per Seconds to Deciliter per Fortnight
2.183962e-8 gal/s × 45788340.94 = 0.9999999665 dL/fn
2.183962e-8 gallon per seconds = 0.9999999665 deciliters per fortnight.
deciliters per fortnight = gallon per seconds × 45788340.9393
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Gallon per Seconds to Deciliter per Fortnight.
Understanding the Deciliter per Fortnight (dL/fn)
Volumetric flow rate.
Understanding the Gallon per Seconds (gal/s)
Volumetric flow rate.
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Frequently asked questions
How many gallon per seconds are in 1 deciliter per fortnight?
1 deciliter per fortnight equals 2.183962e-8 gallon per seconds, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert deciliter per fortnight to gallon per seconds?
Multiply the deciliter per fortnight value by 2.183962e-8. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert gallon per seconds back to deciliter per fortnight?
Use the reverse factor: 1 gallon per seconds equals 45,788,340.94 deciliters per fortnight. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a deciliter per fortnight?
Deciliter per Fortnight (dL/fn) is a unit of flow rate.
What is a gallon per seconds?
Gallon per Seconds (gal/s) is a unit of flow rate.
Is the deciliter per fortnight to gallon per seconds conversion exact?
Yes. Both deciliter per fortnight and gallon per seconds are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 2.183962e-8 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.