Cubic Decimeters per day (dm3/d) to Gallons per second (gal/s) conversion

Cubic Decimeters per day to Gallons per second conversion table

Cubic Decimeters per day (dm3/d)Gallons per second (gal/s)
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10.000003057546902127
20.000006115093804253
30.00000917264070638
40.00001223018760851
50.00001528773451063
60.00001834528141276
70.00002140282831489
80.00002446037521701
90.00002751792211914
100.00003057546902127
200.00006115093804253
300.0000917264070638
400.0001223018760851
500.0001528773451063
600.0001834528141276
700.0002140282831489
800.0002446037521701
900.0002751792211914
1000.0003057546902127
10000.003057546902127

How to convert Cubic Decimeters per day to Gallons per second

1 Cubic Decimeters per day (dm3/d) is equal to 0.000003057546902127 Gallons per second (gal/s).

1 dm3/d = 0.000003057546902127 gal/s
or
1 gal/s = 327059.57815543 dm3/d

What is Cubic Decimeters per Day?

Cubic decimeters per day (dm3/daydm^3/day) is a unit that measures volumetric flow rate. It expresses the volume of a substance that passes through a given point or cross-sectional area per day. Since a decimeter is one-tenth of a meter, a cubic decimeter is a relatively small volume.

Understanding the Components

Cubic Decimeter (dm3dm^3)

A cubic decimeter is a unit of volume in the metric system. It's equivalent to:

  • 1 liter (L)
  • 0.001 cubic meters (m3m^3)
  • 1000 cubic centimeters (cm3cm^3)

Day

A day is a unit of time, commonly defined as 24 hours.

How is Cubic Decimeters per Day Formed?

Cubic decimeters per day is formed by combining a unit of volume (dm3dm^3) with a unit of time (day). The combination expresses the rate at which a certain volume passes a specific point within that time frame. The basic formula is:

VolumeFlowRate=VolumeTimeVolume Flow Rate = \frac{Volume}{Time}

In this case:

Flow Rate(Q)=Volume in Cubic Decimeters(V)Time in Days(t)Flow \ Rate (Q) = \frac{Volume \ in \ Cubic \ Decimeters (V)}{Time \ in \ Days (t)}

QQ - Flow rate (dm3/daydm^3/day)
VV - Volume (dm3dm^3)
tt - Time (days)

Real-World Examples and Applications

While cubic decimeters per day isn't as commonly used as other flow rate units (like liters per minute or cubic meters per second), it can be useful in specific contexts:

  • Slow Drip Irrigation: Measuring the amount of water delivered to plants over a day in a small-scale irrigation system.
  • Pharmaceutical Processes: Quantifying very small volumes of fluids dispensed in a manufacturing or research setting over a 24-hour period.
  • Laboratory Experiments: Assessing slow chemical reactions or diffusion processes where the change in volume is measured daily.

Interesting Facts

While there's no specific "law" directly related to cubic decimeters per day, the concept of volume flow rate is fundamental in fluid dynamics and is governed by principles such as:

  • The Continuity Equation: Expresses the conservation of mass in fluid flow. A1v1=A2v2A_1v_1 = A_2v_2, where AA is cross-sectional area and vv is velocity.
  • Poiseuille's Law: Describes the pressure drop of an incompressible and Newtonian fluid in laminar flow through a long cylindrical pipe.

For further exploration of fluid dynamics, consider resources like Khan Academy's Fluid Mechanics section.

What is Gallons per Second (GPS)?

Gallons per second (GPS) is a measurement unit that tells you how many gallons of a liquid are moving past a certain point every second. It's a rate, showing volume over time. It is commonly used in the US to measure high volume flow rates.

How is GPS Formed?

GPS is formed by dividing a volume measured in gallons by a time measured in seconds.

GPS=Volume(Gallons)Time(Seconds)GPS = \frac{Volume (Gallons)}{Time (Seconds)}

For example, if 10 gallons of water flow out of a pipe in 2 seconds, the flow rate is 5 gallons per second.

Conversions and Relationships

GPS can be converted to other common flow rate units:

  • 1 Gallon ≈ 0.00378541 Cubic Meters
  • 1 GPS ≈ 0.00378541 m3/sm^3/s
  • 1 GPS ≈ 3.78541 Liters/second

Real-World Applications and Examples

  • Firefighting: Fire hoses and sprinkler systems are often rated in GPS to indicate their water delivery capacity. A typical fire hydrant might deliver 500-1000 GPS.
  • Pumping Stations: Large pumping stations, such as those used in water treatment plants or flood control, can have flow rates measured in thousands of GPS.
  • Industrial Processes: Many industrial processes, such as chemical manufacturing or oil refining, involve the movement of large volumes of fluids, and GPS is used to measure flow rates in these processes.
  • River Flow: While not a direct measurement, river discharge rates can be expressed in terms relatable to GPS (e.g., converting cubic feet per second to GPS for easier understanding).
    • The average flow rate of the Mississippi River is around 600,000 cubic feet per second, which is approximately 4.5 million GPS.
  • Pool filling: Average garden hose has 5-10 gallons per minute. This means it will take around 30 minutes to fill a 150 gallon pool. This is 0.08 - 0.17 GPS.

Historical Context and Interesting Facts

While no single person is specifically associated with the "invention" of GPS as a unit, its use is tied to the development of fluid mechanics and hydraulics. Understanding flow rates became crucial with the rise of industrialization and the need to efficiently manage and transport fluids.

The measurement of flow rates dates back to ancient civilizations that developed aqueducts and irrigation systems. However, the standardization of units like GPS is a more recent development, driven by the need for precise measurements in engineering and scientific applications.

Complete Cubic Decimeters per day conversion table

Enter # of Cubic Decimeters per day
Convert 1 dm3/d to other unitsResult
Cubic Decimeters per day to Cubic Millimeters per second (dm3/d to mm3/s)11.574074074074
Cubic Decimeters per day to Cubic Centimeters per second (dm3/d to cm3/s)0.01157407407407
Cubic Decimeters per day to Cubic Decimeters per second (dm3/d to dm3/s)0.00001157407407407
Cubic Decimeters per day to Cubic Decimeters per minute (dm3/d to dm3/min)0.0006944444444444
Cubic Decimeters per day to Cubic Decimeters per hour (dm3/d to dm3/h)0.04166666666667
Cubic Decimeters per day to Cubic Decimeters per year (dm3/d to dm3/a)365.25
Cubic Decimeters per day to Millilitres per second (dm3/d to ml/s)0.01157407407407
Cubic Decimeters per day to Centilitres per second (dm3/d to cl/s)0.001157407407407
Cubic Decimeters per day to Decilitres per second (dm3/d to dl/s)0.0001157407407407
Cubic Decimeters per day to Litres per second (dm3/d to l/s)0.00001157407407407
Cubic Decimeters per day to Litres per minute (dm3/d to l/min)0.0006944444444444
Cubic Decimeters per day to Litres per hour (dm3/d to l/h)0.04166666666667
Cubic Decimeters per day to Litres per day (dm3/d to l/d)1
Cubic Decimeters per day to Litres per year (dm3/d to l/a)365.25
Cubic Decimeters per day to Kilolitres per second (dm3/d to kl/s)1.1574074074074e-8
Cubic Decimeters per day to Kilolitres per minute (dm3/d to kl/min)6.9444444444444e-7
Cubic Decimeters per day to Kilolitres per hour (dm3/d to kl/h)0.00004166666666667
Cubic Decimeters per day to Cubic meters per second (dm3/d to m3/s)1.1574074074074e-8
Cubic Decimeters per day to Cubic meters per minute (dm3/d to m3/min)6.9444444444444e-7
Cubic Decimeters per day to Cubic meters per hour (dm3/d to m3/h)0.00004166666666667
Cubic Decimeters per day to Cubic meters per day (dm3/d to m3/d)0.001
Cubic Decimeters per day to Cubic meters per year (dm3/d to m3/a)0.36525
Cubic Decimeters per day to Cubic kilometers per second (dm3/d to km3/s)1.1574074074074e-17
Cubic Decimeters per day to Teaspoons per second (dm3/d to tsp/s)0.002348196020833
Cubic Decimeters per day to Tablespoons per second (dm3/d to Tbs/s)0.0007827320069444
Cubic Decimeters per day to Cubic inches per second (dm3/d to in3/s)0.0007062965899771
Cubic Decimeters per day to Cubic inches per minute (dm3/d to in3/min)0.04237779539863
Cubic Decimeters per day to Cubic inches per hour (dm3/d to in3/h)2.5426677239176
Cubic Decimeters per day to Fluid Ounces per second (dm3/d to fl-oz/s)0.0003913660034722
Cubic Decimeters per day to Fluid Ounces per minute (dm3/d to fl-oz/min)0.02348196020833
Cubic Decimeters per day to Fluid Ounces per hour (dm3/d to fl-oz/h)1.4089176125
Cubic Decimeters per day to Cups per second (dm3/d to cup/s)0.00004892075043403
Cubic Decimeters per day to Pints per second (dm3/d to pnt/s)0.00002446037521701
Cubic Decimeters per day to Pints per minute (dm3/d to pnt/min)0.001467622513021
Cubic Decimeters per day to Pints per hour (dm3/d to pnt/h)0.08805735078125
Cubic Decimeters per day to Quarts per second (dm3/d to qt/s)0.00001223018760851
Cubic Decimeters per day to Gallons per second (dm3/d to gal/s)0.000003057546902127
Cubic Decimeters per day to Gallons per minute (dm3/d to gal/min)0.0001834528141276
Cubic Decimeters per day to Gallons per hour (dm3/d to gal/h)0.01100716884766
Cubic Decimeters per day to Cubic feet per second (dm3/d to ft3/s)4.0873477917864e-7
Cubic Decimeters per day to Cubic feet per minute (dm3/d to ft3/min)0.00002452408675072
Cubic Decimeters per day to Cubic feet per hour (dm3/d to ft3/h)0.001471445205043
Cubic Decimeters per day to Cubic yards per second (dm3/d to yd3/s)1.5138302903458e-8
Cubic Decimeters per day to Cubic yards per minute (dm3/d to yd3/min)9.0829817420747e-7
Cubic Decimeters per day to Cubic yards per hour (dm3/d to yd3/h)0.00005449789045245

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