Cubic feet per second (ft3/s) to Cubic Decimeters per second (dm3/s) conversion

Cubic feet per second to Cubic Decimeters per second conversion table

Cubic feet per second (ft3/s)Cubic Decimeters per second (dm3/s)
00
128.316831998815
256.633663997629
384.950495996444
4113.26732799526
5141.58415999407
6169.90099199289
7198.2178239917
8226.53465599052
9254.85148798933
10283.16831998815
20566.33663997629
30849.50495996444
401132.6732799526
501415.8415999407
601699.0099199289
701982.178239917
802265.3465599052
902548.5148798933
1002831.6831998815
100028316.831998815

How to convert Cubic feet per second to Cubic Decimeters per second

1 Cubic feet per second (ft3/s) is equal to 28.316831998815 Cubic Decimeters per second (dm3/s).

1 ft3/s = 28.316831998815 dm3/s
or
1 dm3/s = 0.03531468492103 ft3/s

What is Cubic Feet per Second?

Cubic feet per second (CFS) is a unit of measurement that expresses the volume of a substance (typically fluid) flowing per unit of time. Specifically, one CFS is equivalent to a volume of one cubic foot passing a point in one second. It's a rate, not a total volume.

1 CFS=1ft3s1 \text{ CFS} = 1 \frac{\text{ft}^3}{\text{s}}

Formation of Cubic Feet per Second

CFS is derived from the fundamental units of volume (cubic feet, ft3ft^3) and time (seconds, ss). The volume is usually calculated based on area and velocity of the fluid flow. It essentially quantifies how quickly a volume is moving.

Key Concepts and Formulas

The volume flow rate (QQ) can be calculated using the following formula:

Q=AvQ = A \cdot v

Where:

  • QQ is the volume flow rate (CFS)
  • AA is the cross-sectional area of the flow (ft2ft^2)
  • vv is the average velocity of the flow (ft/sft/s)

Alternatively, if you know the volume (VV) that passes a point over a certain time (tt):

Q=VtQ = \frac{V}{t}

Where:

  • QQ is the volume flow rate (CFS)
  • VV is the volume (ft3ft^3)
  • tt is the time (seconds)

Notable Associations

While there isn't a specific "law" named after someone directly tied to CFS, the principles behind its use are rooted in fluid dynamics, a field heavily influenced by:

  • Isaac Newton: His work on fluid resistance and viscosity laid the foundation for understanding fluid flow.
  • Daniel Bernoulli: Known for Bernoulli's principle, which relates fluid pressure to velocity and elevation. This principle is crucial in analyzing flow rates.

For a more in-depth understanding of the relationship between pressure and velocity, refer to Bernoulli's Principle from NASA.

Real-World Examples

  1. River Flows: The flow rate of rivers and streams is often measured in CFS. For example, a small stream might have a flow of 5 CFS during normal conditions, while a large river during a flood could reach thousands of CFS. The USGS WaterWatch website provides real-time streamflow data across the United States, often reported in CFS.

  2. Water Supply: Municipal water systems need to deliver water at a specific rate to meet demand. The flow rate in water pipes is calculated and monitored in CFS or related units (like gallons per minute, which can be converted to CFS) to ensure adequate supply.

  3. Industrial Processes: Many industrial processes rely on controlling the flow rate of liquids and gases. For example, a chemical plant might need to pump reactants into a reactor at a precise flow rate measured in CFS.

  4. HVAC Systems: Airflow in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems is sometimes specified in cubic feet per minute (CFM), which can be easily converted to CFS by dividing by 60 (since there are 60 seconds in a minute). This helps ensure proper ventilation and temperature control.

What is Cubic Decimeters per second?

This document explains cubic decimeters per second, a unit of volume flow rate. It will cover the definition, formula, formation, real-world examples and related interesting facts.

Definition of Cubic Decimeters per Second

Cubic decimeters per second (dm3/sdm^3/s) is a unit of volume flow rate in the International System of Units (SI). It represents the volume of fluid (liquid or gas) that passes through a given cross-sectional area per second, where the volume is measured in cubic decimeters. One cubic decimeter is equal to one liter.

Formation and Formula

The unit is formed by dividing a volume measurement (cubic decimeters) by a time measurement (seconds). The formula for volume flow rate (QQ) can be expressed as:

Q=VtQ = \frac{V}{t}

Where:

  • QQ is the volume flow rate (dm3/sdm^3/s)
  • VV is the volume (dm3dm^3)
  • tt is the time (s)

An alternative form of the equation is:

Q=AvQ = A \cdot v

Where:

  • QQ is the volume flow rate (dm3/sdm^3/s)
  • AA is the cross-sectional area (dm2dm^2)
  • vv is the average velocity of the flow (dm/sdm/s)

Conversion

Here are some useful conversions:

  • 1dm3s=0.001m3s1 \frac{dm^3}{s} = 0.001 \frac{m^3}{s}
  • 1dm3s=1Ls1 \frac{dm^3}{s} = 1 \frac{L}{s} (Liters per second)
  • 1dm3s0.0353ft3s1 \frac{dm^3}{s} \approx 0.0353 \frac{ft^3}{s} (Cubic feet per second)

Real-World Examples

  • Water Flow in Pipes: A small household water pipe might have a flow rate of 0.1 to 1 dm3/sdm^3/s when a tap is opened.
  • Medical Infusion: An intravenous (IV) drip might deliver fluid at a rate of around 0.001 to 0.01 dm3/sdm^3/s.
  • Small Pumps: Small water pumps used in aquariums or fountains might have flow rates of 0.05 to 0.5 dm3/sdm^3/s.
  • Industrial Processes: Some chemical processes or cooling systems might involve flow rates of several dm3/sdm^3/s.

Interesting Facts

  • The concept of flow rate is fundamental in fluid mechanics and is used extensively in engineering, physics, and chemistry.
  • While no specific law is directly named after "cubic decimeters per second," the principles governing fluid flow are described by various laws and equations, such as the continuity equation and Bernoulli's equation. These are explored in detail in fluid dynamics.

For a better understanding of flow rate, you can refer to resources like Khan Academy's Fluid Mechanics section.

Complete Cubic feet per second conversion table

Enter # of Cubic feet per second
Convert 1 ft3/s to other unitsResult
Cubic feet per second to Cubic Millimeters per second (ft3/s to mm3/s)28316831.998815
Cubic feet per second to Cubic Centimeters per second (ft3/s to cm3/s)28316.831998815
Cubic feet per second to Cubic Decimeters per second (ft3/s to dm3/s)28.316831998815
Cubic feet per second to Cubic Decimeters per minute (ft3/s to dm3/min)1699.0099199289
Cubic feet per second to Cubic Decimeters per hour (ft3/s to dm3/h)101940.59519573
Cubic feet per second to Cubic Decimeters per day (ft3/s to dm3/d)2446574.2846976
Cubic feet per second to Cubic Decimeters per year (ft3/s to dm3/a)893611257.48579
Cubic feet per second to Millilitres per second (ft3/s to ml/s)28316.831998815
Cubic feet per second to Centilitres per second (ft3/s to cl/s)2831.6831998815
Cubic feet per second to Decilitres per second (ft3/s to dl/s)283.16831998815
Cubic feet per second to Litres per second (ft3/s to l/s)28.316831998815
Cubic feet per second to Litres per minute (ft3/s to l/min)1699.0099199289
Cubic feet per second to Litres per hour (ft3/s to l/h)101940.59519573
Cubic feet per second to Litres per day (ft3/s to l/d)2446574.2846976
Cubic feet per second to Litres per year (ft3/s to l/a)893611257.48579
Cubic feet per second to Kilolitres per second (ft3/s to kl/s)0.02831683199881
Cubic feet per second to Kilolitres per minute (ft3/s to kl/min)1.6990099199289
Cubic feet per second to Kilolitres per hour (ft3/s to kl/h)101.94059519573
Cubic feet per second to Cubic meters per second (ft3/s to m3/s)0.02831683199881
Cubic feet per second to Cubic meters per minute (ft3/s to m3/min)1.6990099199289
Cubic feet per second to Cubic meters per hour (ft3/s to m3/h)101.94059519573
Cubic feet per second to Cubic meters per day (ft3/s to m3/d)2446.5742846976
Cubic feet per second to Cubic meters per year (ft3/s to m3/a)893611.25748579
Cubic feet per second to Cubic kilometers per second (ft3/s to km3/s)2.8316831998815e-11
Cubic feet per second to Teaspoons per second (ft3/s to tsp/s)5745.036
Cubic feet per second to Tablespoons per second (ft3/s to Tbs/s)1915.012
Cubic feet per second to Cubic inches per second (ft3/s to in3/s)1728.0070744076
Cubic feet per second to Cubic inches per minute (ft3/s to in3/min)103680.42446446
Cubic feet per second to Cubic inches per hour (ft3/s to in3/h)6220825.4678674
Cubic feet per second to Fluid Ounces per second (ft3/s to fl-oz/s)957.506
Cubic feet per second to Fluid Ounces per minute (ft3/s to fl-oz/min)57450.36
Cubic feet per second to Fluid Ounces per hour (ft3/s to fl-oz/h)3447021.6
Cubic feet per second to Cups per second (ft3/s to cup/s)119.68825
Cubic feet per second to Pints per second (ft3/s to pnt/s)59.844125
Cubic feet per second to Pints per minute (ft3/s to pnt/min)3590.6475
Cubic feet per second to Pints per hour (ft3/s to pnt/h)215438.85
Cubic feet per second to Quarts per second (ft3/s to qt/s)29.9220625
Cubic feet per second to Gallons per second (ft3/s to gal/s)7.480515625
Cubic feet per second to Gallons per minute (ft3/s to gal/min)448.8309375
Cubic feet per second to Gallons per hour (ft3/s to gal/h)26929.85625
Cubic feet per second to Cubic feet per minute (ft3/s to ft3/min)60
Cubic feet per second to Cubic feet per hour (ft3/s to ft3/h)3600
Cubic feet per second to Cubic yards per second (ft3/s to yd3/s)0.03703698259756
Cubic feet per second to Cubic yards per minute (ft3/s to yd3/min)2.2222189558537
Cubic feet per second to Cubic yards per hour (ft3/s to yd3/h)133.33313735122

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