Volumetric flow rate.
Deciliter per Seconds to Liter per Minutes Converter — dL/s to L/min
Convert Deciliter per Seconds (dL/s) to Liter per Minutes (L/min) using the exact conversion factor (1 deciliter per seconds = 6 liter per minutes). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, and common uses.
Deciliter per Seconds to Liter per Minutes converter
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Convert volumetric flow rates across metric, US, imperial, industrial, and scientific units.
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Volumetric flow rate.
Result = input x 0.0001 / 1.66666667e-5.
Flow rate uses cubic meters per second as the base unit.
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About Converting Deciliter per Seconds to Liter per Minutes
Deciliter per Seconds and Liter per Minutes 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
liter per minutes = deciliter per seconds × 6
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 deciliter per seconds equals 0.0001 base units, and 1 liter per minutes equals 0.0000166666666667 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct deciliter per seconds-to-liter per minutes factor of 6.
Simple example
1 dL/s × 6 = 6 L/min
1 deciliter per seconds = 6 liter per minutes.
Real-world example
60 dL/s × 6 = 360 L/min
60 deciliter per seconds = 360 liter per minutes.
Conversion table
| Deciliter per Seconds (dL/s) | Liter per Minutes (L/min) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 dL/s | 0.6 L/min |
| 1 dL/s | 6 L/min |
| 10 dL/s | 60 L/min |
| 60 dL/s | 360 L/min |
| 100 dL/s | 600 L/min |
| 1,000 dL/s | 6,000 L/min |
Reverse conversion: Liter per Minutes to Deciliter per Seconds
6 L/min × 0.1666666667 = 1 dL/s
6 liter per minutes = 1 deciliter per seconds.
deciliter per seconds = liter per minutes × 0.166666666667
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Liter per Minutes to Deciliter per Seconds.
Understanding the Deciliter per Seconds (dL/s)
Volumetric flow rate.
Understanding the Liter per Minutes
Liter per Minutes (L/min) measures volumetric flow rate. One liter of volume passing a point every minute. It is classified as a metric derived flow-rate unit.
Where it's used: Common household and light-industrial flow specification worldwide
Uses of the Liter per Minutes today
- Household tap and shower flow rates
- Aquarium, pool, and irrigation pump specifications
- Small-scale industrial and laboratory flow measurement
Liter per Minutes — sources
- BIPM SI Brochure — Litre as an accepted non-SI unit used with the SI.
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Frequently asked questions
How many liter per minutes are in 1 deciliter per seconds?
1 deciliter per seconds equals 6 liter per minutes, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert deciliter per seconds to liter per minutes?
Multiply the deciliter per seconds value by 6. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert liter per minutes back to deciliter per seconds?
Use the reverse factor: 1 liter per minutes equals 0.1666666667 deciliter per seconds. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a deciliter per seconds?
Deciliter per Seconds (dL/s) is a unit of flow rate.
What is a liter per minutes?
Liter per Minutes (L/min) measures volumetric flow rate. One liter of volume passing a point every minute. It is classified as a metric derived flow-rate unit.
Is the deciliter per seconds to liter per minutes conversion exact?
Yes. Both deciliter per seconds and liter per minutes are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 6 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.