Volumetric flow rate.
Megaliters per Fortnight to Cubic foot per Seconds Converter — ML/fn to ft3/s
Convert Megaliter per Fortnight (ML/fn) to Cubic foot per Seconds (ft3/s) using the exact conversion factor (1 megaliter per fortnight = 0.0291953263 cubic foot per seconds). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, and common uses.
Megaliters per Fortnight to Cubic foot per Seconds converter
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Volumetric flow rate.
Result = input x 0.0008267195767 / 0.02831684659.
Flow rate uses cubic meters per second as the base unit.
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About Converting Megaliters per Fortnight to Cubic foot per Seconds
Megaliter per Fortnight and Cubic foot 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
cubic foot per seconds = megaliters per fortnight × 0.029195326324
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 megaliter per fortnight equals 0.00082671957672 base units, and 1 cubic foot per seconds equals 0.028316846592 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct megaliter per fortnight-to-cubic foot per seconds factor of 0.029195326324.
Simple example
1 ML/fn × 0.02919532632 = 0.0291953263 ft3/s
1 megaliter per fortnight = 0.0291953263 cubic foot per seconds.
Real-world example
60 ML/fn × 0.02919532632 = 1.751719579 ft3/s
60 megaliters per fortnight = 1.751719579 cubic foot per seconds.
Conversion table
| Megaliter per Fortnight (ML/fn) | Cubic foot per Seconds (ft3/s) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 ML/fn | 0.0029195326 ft3/s |
| 1 ML/fn | 0.0291953263 ft3/s |
| 10 ML/fn | 0.2919532632 ft3/s |
| 60 ML/fn | 1.751719579 ft3/s |
| 100 ML/fn | 2.919532632 ft3/s |
| 1,000 ML/fn | 29.19532632 ft3/s |
Reverse conversion: Cubic foot per Seconds to Megaliter per Fortnight
0.0291953263 ft3/s × 34.25205764 = 0.9999999992 ML/fn
0.0291953263 cubic foot per seconds = 0.9999999992 megaliters per fortnight.
megaliters per fortnight = cubic foot per seconds × 34.2520576377
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Cubic foot per Seconds to Megaliter per Fortnight.
Understanding the Megaliter per Fortnight (ML/fn)
Volumetric flow rate.
Understanding the Cubic foot per Seconds
Cubic foot per Seconds (ft3/s) measures volumetric flow rate. One cubic foot of volume passing a point every second. It is classified as a US customary flow-rate unit.
Where it's used: United States
Uses of the Cubic foot per Seconds today
- The standard unit used by the US Geological Survey for reporting river and stream discharge at gauging stations
Cubic foot per Seconds — sources
- USGS Water Science School — Cubic feet per second (cfs) is the standard unit USGS uses to report streamflow.
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Frequently asked questions
How many cubic foot per seconds are in 1 megaliter per fortnight?
1 megaliter per fortnight equals 0.0291953263 cubic foot per seconds, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert megaliter per fortnight to cubic foot per seconds?
Multiply the megaliter per fortnight value by 0.02919532632. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert cubic foot per seconds back to megaliter per fortnight?
Use the reverse factor: 1 cubic foot per seconds equals 34.25205764 megaliters per fortnight. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a megaliter per fortnight?
Megaliter per Fortnight (ML/fn) is a unit of flow rate.
What is a cubic foot per seconds?
Cubic foot per Seconds (ft3/s) measures volumetric flow rate. One cubic foot of volume passing a point every second. It is classified as a US customary flow-rate unit.
Is the megaliter per fortnight to cubic foot per seconds conversion exact?
Yes. Both megaliter per fortnight and cubic foot per seconds are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.02919532632 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.