Cubic feet per minute to Decilitres per second conversion

How to convert cubic feet per minute to decilitres per second?

To convert cubic feet per minute (CFM) to deciliters per second (dL/s), you need to go through the following steps:

1. Convert cubic feet to liters:

   1 cubic foot = 28.3168466 liters.

2. Convert minutes to seconds:

   1 minute = 60 seconds.

3. Combine these conversions:

   • 1 CFM = 28.3168466 liters/min.
   • Therefore, to convert liters/minute to liters/second: $28.3168466 \text{ liters/min} \times \frac{1 \text{ min}}{60 \text{ sec}} = 0.471947443 \text{ liters/sec}$

4. Convert liters to deciliters:

   1 liter = 10 deciliters.

   • Therefore, $0.471947443 \text{ liters/sec} \times 10 \text{ dL/L} = 4.71947443 \text{ dL/sec}$

So, 1 CFM is approximately equal to 4.719 deciliters per second (dL/s).

Real-world Examples for Other Quantities of Cubic Feet Per Minute

1. Household Fan:

   • A standard household oscillating fan might move air at around 100 CFM.
   • To convert this to dL/s: $100 \text{ CFM} \times 4.71947443 \text{ dL/sec/CFM} = 471.947443 \text{ dL/sec}$

2. HVAC System:

   • A typical residential HVAC system might have a flow rate of 1,000 CFM.
   • To convert this to dL/s: $1,000 \text{ CFM} \times 4.71947443 \text{ dL/sec/CFM} = 4,719.47443 \text{ dL/sec}$

3. Industrial Blower:

   • A large industrial blower might move air at around 10,000 CFM.
   • To convert this to dL/s: $10,000 \text{ CFM} \times 4.71947443 \text{ dL/sec/CFM} = 47,194.7443 \text{ dL/sec}$

These examples show how air flow at different values of cubic feet per minute can be converted into deciliters per second, providing a useful perspective for various applications from household to industrial contexts.