Volumetric flow rate.
Gallons per Fortnight to Deciliter per Seconds Converter — gal/fn to dL/s
Convert Gallon per Fortnight (gal/fn) to Deciliter per Seconds (dL/s) using the exact conversion factor (1 gallon per fortnight = 0.0000312947 deciliter per seconds). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Gallons per Fortnight to Deciliter per Seconds converter
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 3.12947403e-9 / 0.0001.
Flow rate uses cubic meters per second as the base unit.
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About Converting Gallons per Fortnight to Deciliter per Seconds
Gallon per Fortnight and Deciliter 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
deciliter per seconds = gallons per fortnight × 0.0000312947402778
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 gallon per fortnight equals 3.129474e-9 base units, and 1 deciliter per seconds equals 0.0001 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct gallon per fortnight-to-deciliter per seconds factor of 0.0000312947402778.
Simple example
1 gal/fn × 0.00003129474028 = 0.0000312947 dL/s
1 gallon per fortnight = 0.0000312947 deciliter per seconds.
Real-world example
60 gal/fn × 0.00003129474028 = 0.0018776844 dL/s
60 gallons per fortnight = 0.0018776844 deciliter per seconds.
Conversion table
| Gallon per Fortnight (gal/fn) | Deciliter per Seconds (dL/s) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 gal/fn | 0.0000031295 dL/s |
| 1 gal/fn | 0.0000312947 dL/s |
| 10 gal/fn | 0.0003129474 dL/s |
| 60 gal/fn | 0.0018776844 dL/s |
| 100 gal/fn | 0.003129474 dL/s |
| 1,000 gal/fn | 0.0312947403 dL/s |
Reverse conversion: Deciliter per Seconds to Gallon per Fortnight
0.0000312947 dL/s × 31954.25145 = 0.999998713 gal/fn
0.0000312947 deciliter per seconds = 0.999998713 gallons per fortnight.
gallons per fortnight = deciliter per seconds × 31954.2514532
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Deciliter per Seconds to Gallon per Fortnight.
Understanding the Gallon per Fortnight (gal/fn)
Volumetric flow rate.
Understanding the Deciliter per Seconds (dL/s)
Volumetric flow rate.
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Frequently asked questions
How many deciliter per seconds are in 1 gallon per fortnight?
1 gallon per fortnight equals 0.0000312947 deciliter per seconds, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert gallon per fortnight to deciliter per seconds?
Multiply the gallon per fortnight value by 0.00003129474028. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert deciliter per seconds back to gallon per fortnight?
Use the reverse factor: 1 deciliter per seconds equals 31,954.25145 gallons per fortnight. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a gallon per fortnight?
Gallon per Fortnight (gal/fn) is a unit of flow rate.
What is a deciliter per seconds?
Deciliter per Seconds (dL/s) is a unit of flow rate.
Is the gallon per fortnight to deciliter per seconds conversion exact?
Yes. Both gallon per fortnight and deciliter per seconds are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.00003129474028 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.