Volumetric flow rate.
Deciliter per Minutes to Cubic Centimeter per Seconds Converter — dL/min to cm3/s
Convert Deciliter per Minutes (dL/min) to Cubic Centimeter per Seconds (cm3/s) using the exact conversion factor (1 deciliter per minutes = 1.666666667 cubic centimeter per seconds). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Deciliter per Minutes to Cubic Centimeter per Seconds converter
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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 1.66666667e-6 / 1e-6.
Flow rate uses cubic meters per second as the base unit.
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About Converting Deciliter per Minutes to Cubic Centimeter per Seconds
Deciliter per Minutes and Cubic Centimeter 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
cubic centimeter per seconds = deciliter per minutes × 1.66666666667
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 deciliter per minutes equals 0.00000166666666667 base units, and 1 cubic centimeter per seconds equals 0.000001 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct deciliter per minutes-to-cubic centimeter per seconds factor of 1.66666666667.
Simple example
1 dL/min × 1.666666667 = 1.666666667 cm3/s
1 deciliter per minutes = 1.666666667 cubic centimeter per seconds.
Real-world example
60 dL/min × 1.666666667 = 100 cm3/s
60 deciliter per minutes = 100 cubic centimeter per seconds.
Conversion table
| Deciliter per Minutes (dL/min) | Cubic Centimeter per Seconds (cm3/s) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 dL/min | 0.1666666667 cm3/s |
| 1 dL/min | 1.666666667 cm3/s |
| 10 dL/min | 16.66666667 cm3/s |
| 60 dL/min | 100 cm3/s |
| 100 dL/min | 166.6666667 cm3/s |
| 1,000 dL/min | 1,666.666667 cm3/s |
Reverse conversion: Cubic Centimeter per Seconds to Deciliter per Minutes
1.666666667 cm3/s × 0.6 = 1 dL/min
1.666666667 cubic centimeter per seconds = 1 deciliter per minutes.
deciliter per minutes = cubic centimeter per seconds × 0.6
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Cubic Centimeter per Seconds to Deciliter per Minutes.
Understanding the Deciliter per Minutes (dL/min)
Volumetric flow rate.
Understanding the Cubic Centimeter per Seconds (cm3/s)
Volumetric flow rate.
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Frequently asked questions
How many cubic centimeter per seconds are in 1 deciliter per minutes?
1 deciliter per minutes equals 1.666666667 cubic centimeter per seconds, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert deciliter per minutes to cubic centimeter per seconds?
Multiply the deciliter per minutes value by 1.666666667. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert cubic centimeter per seconds back to deciliter per minutes?
Use the reverse factor: 1 cubic centimeter per seconds equals 0.6 deciliter per minutes. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a deciliter per minutes?
Deciliter per Minutes (dL/min) is a unit of flow rate.
What is a cubic centimeter per seconds?
Cubic Centimeter per Seconds (cm3/s) is a unit of flow rate.
Is the deciliter per minutes to cubic centimeter per seconds conversion exact?
Yes. Both deciliter per minutes and cubic centimeter per seconds are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1.666666667 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.