Volumetric flow rate.
Liter per Minutes to Deciliter per Seconds Converter — L/min to dL/s
Convert Liter per Minutes (L/min) to Deciliter per Seconds (dL/s) using the exact conversion factor (1 liter per minutes = 0.1666666667 deciliter per seconds). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, and common uses.
Liter per Minutes to Deciliter 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-5 / 0.0001.
Flow rate uses cubic meters per second as the base unit.
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About Converting Liter per Minutes to Deciliter per Seconds
Liter per Minutes 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. Liter per Minutes is most often used for household tap and shower flow rates.
Formula
deciliter per seconds = liter per minutes × 0.166666666667
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 liter per minutes equals 0.0000166666666667 base units, and 1 deciliter per seconds equals 0.0001 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct liter per minutes-to-deciliter per seconds factor of 0.166666666667.
Simple example
1 L/min × 0.1666666667 = 0.1666666667 dL/s
1 liter per minutes = 0.1666666667 deciliter per seconds.
Real-world example
60 L/min × 0.1666666667 = 10 dL/s
60 liter per minutes = 10 deciliter per seconds.
Conversion table
| Liter per Minutes (L/min) | Deciliter per Seconds (dL/s) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 L/min | 0.0166666667 dL/s |
| 1 L/min | 0.1666666667 dL/s |
| 10 L/min | 1.666666667 dL/s |
| 60 L/min | 10 dL/s |
| 100 L/min | 16.66666667 dL/s |
| 1,000 L/min | 166.6666667 dL/s |
Reverse conversion: Deciliter per Seconds to Liter per Minutes
0.1666666667 dL/s × 6 = 1 L/min
0.1666666667 deciliter per seconds = 1 liter per minutes.
liter per minutes = deciliter per seconds × 6
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Deciliter per Seconds to Liter per Minutes.
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
Understanding the Deciliter per Seconds (dL/s)
Volumetric flow rate.
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 deciliter per seconds are in 1 liter per minutes?
1 liter per minutes equals 0.1666666667 deciliter per seconds, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert liter per minutes to deciliter per seconds?
Multiply the liter per minutes value by 0.1666666667. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert deciliter per seconds back to liter per minutes?
Use the reverse factor: 1 deciliter per seconds equals 6 liter per minutes. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
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.
What is a deciliter per seconds?
Deciliter per Seconds (dL/s) is a unit of flow rate.
Is the liter per minutes to deciliter per seconds conversion exact?
Yes. Both liter per minutes and deciliter per seconds are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.1666666667 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.
Where is the liter per minutes still used today?
Common household and light-industrial flow specification worldwide
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.