Volumetric flow rate.
Liter per Seconds to Deciliter per Seconds Converter — L/s to dL/s
Convert Liter per Seconds (L/s) to Deciliter per Seconds (dL/s) using the exact conversion factor (1 liter per seconds = 10 deciliter per seconds). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, and common uses.
Liter per Seconds to Deciliter per Seconds converter
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Convert volumetric flow rates across metric, US, imperial, industrial, and scientific units.
Context values
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Volumetric flow rate.
Result = input x 0.001 / 0.0001.
Flow rate uses cubic meters per second as the base unit.
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About Converting Liter per Seconds to Deciliter per Seconds
Liter per Seconds 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 Seconds is most often used for municipal water supply and treatment plant flow rates.
Formula
deciliter per seconds = liter per seconds × 10
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 liter per seconds equals 0.001 base units, and 1 deciliter per seconds equals 0.0001 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct liter per seconds-to-deciliter per seconds factor of 10.
Simple example
1 L/s × 10 = 10 dL/s
1 liter per seconds = 10 deciliter per seconds.
Real-world example
60 L/s × 10 = 600 dL/s
60 liter per seconds = 600 deciliter per seconds.
Conversion table
| Liter per Seconds (L/s) | Deciliter per Seconds (dL/s) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 L/s | 1 dL/s |
| 1 L/s | 10 dL/s |
| 10 L/s | 100 dL/s |
| 60 L/s | 600 dL/s |
| 100 L/s | 1,000 dL/s |
| 1,000 L/s | 10,000 dL/s |
Reverse conversion: Deciliter per Seconds to Liter per Seconds
10 dL/s × 0.1 = 1 L/s
10 deciliter per seconds = 1 liter per seconds.
liter per seconds = deciliter per seconds × 0.1
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Deciliter per Seconds to Liter per Seconds.
Understanding the Liter per Seconds
Liter per Seconds (L/s) measures volumetric flow rate. One liter of volume passing a point every second — used for larger flows than liter-per-minute conveniently describes. It is classified as a metric derived flow-rate unit.
Where it's used: Common in municipal water-utility and industrial flow specifications internationally
L/s vs. L/min. Both measure the same quantity at different time scales; 1 L/s equals 60 L/min. L/s is typically used for larger, continuous industrial or utility flows, while L/min suits smaller household-scale flows.
Uses of the Liter per Seconds today
- Municipal water supply and treatment plant flow rates
- Industrial process flow specifications
- Stream and river discharge measurement at moderate scales
Understanding the Deciliter per Seconds (dL/s)
Volumetric flow rate.
Liter per Seconds — sources
- BIPM SI Brochure — Litre and second as accepted units used together to express flow rate.
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Frequently asked questions
How many deciliter per seconds are in 1 liter per seconds?
1 liter per seconds equals 10 deciliter per seconds, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert liter per seconds to deciliter per seconds?
Multiply the liter per seconds value by 10. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert deciliter per seconds back to liter per seconds?
Use the reverse factor: 1 deciliter per seconds equals 0.1 liter per seconds. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a liter per seconds?
Liter per Seconds (L/s) measures volumetric flow rate. One liter of volume passing a point every second — used for larger flows than liter-per-minute conveniently describes. 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 seconds to deciliter per seconds conversion exact?
Yes. Both liter per seconds and deciliter per seconds are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 10 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.
What is the difference between l/s vs. l/min?
Both measure the same quantity at different time scales; 1 L/s equals 60 L/min. L/s is typically used for larger, continuous industrial or utility flows, while L/min suits smaller household-scale flows.
Where is the liter per seconds still used today?
Common in municipal water-utility and industrial flow specifications internationally