Volumetric flow rate.
Gallon per Seconds to Deciliters per Millisecond Converter — gal/s to dL/ms
Convert Gallon per Seconds (gal/s) to Deciliter per Millisecond (dL/ms) using the exact conversion factor (1 gallon per seconds = 0.0378541178 deciliter per millisecond). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Gallon per Seconds to Deciliters per Millisecond 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 0.003785411784 / 0.1.
Flow rate uses cubic meters per second as the base unit.
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About Converting Gallon per Seconds to Deciliters per Millisecond
Gallon per Seconds and Deciliter per Millisecond 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
deciliters per millisecond = gallon per seconds × 0.03785411784
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 gallon per seconds equals 0.003785411784 base units, and 1 deciliter per millisecond equals 0.1 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct gallon per seconds-to-deciliter per millisecond factor of 0.03785411784.
Simple example
1 gal/s × 0.03785411784 = 0.0378541178 dL/ms
1 gallon per seconds = 0.0378541178 deciliters per millisecond.
Real-world example
60 gal/s × 0.03785411784 = 2.27124707 dL/ms
60 gallon per seconds = 2.27124707 deciliters per millisecond.
Conversion table
| Gallon per Seconds (gal/s) | Deciliter per Millisecond (dL/ms) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 gal/s | 0.0037854118 dL/ms |
| 1 gal/s | 0.0378541178 dL/ms |
| 10 gal/s | 0.3785411784 dL/ms |
| 60 gal/s | 2.27124707 dL/ms |
| 100 gal/s | 3.785411784 dL/ms |
| 1,000 gal/s | 37.85411784 dL/ms |
Reverse conversion: Deciliter per Millisecond to Gallon per Seconds
0.0378541178 dL/ms × 26.41720524 = 0.9999999989 gal/s
0.0378541178 deciliters per millisecond = 0.9999999989 gallon per seconds.
gallon per seconds = deciliters per millisecond × 26.4172052358
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Deciliter per Millisecond to Gallon per Seconds.
Understanding the Gallon per Seconds (gal/s)
Volumetric flow rate.
Understanding the Deciliter per Millisecond (dL/ms)
Volumetric flow rate.
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Frequently asked questions
How many deciliters per millisecond are in 1 gallon per seconds?
1 gallon per seconds equals 0.0378541178 deciliters per millisecond, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert gallon per seconds to deciliter per millisecond?
Multiply the gallon per seconds value by 0.03785411784. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert deciliter per millisecond back to gallon per seconds?
Use the reverse factor: 1 deciliter per millisecond equals 26.41720524 gallon per seconds. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a gallon per seconds?
Gallon per Seconds (gal/s) is a unit of flow rate.
What is a deciliter per millisecond?
Deciliter per Millisecond (dL/ms) is a unit of flow rate.
Is the gallon per seconds to deciliter per millisecond conversion exact?
Yes. Both gallon per seconds and deciliter per millisecond are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.03785411784 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.