Cubic feet per second to Decilitres per second conversion

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

To convert cubic feet per second (ft³/s) to decilitres per second (dl/s), you need to understand the relationship between these units.

1 cubic foot (ft³) is equivalent to 28.3168 liters (L). 1 liter (L) is equivalent to 10 decilitres (dl).

Therefore:

1 ft³ = 28.3168 L 1 L = 10 dl

So, 1 ft³ = 28.3168 L * 10 dl/L = 283.168 dl

Now, since we are dealing with cubic feet per second (ft³/s):

1 ft³/s = 283.168 dl/s

Conversion Example:

Convert 1 cubic foot per second (ft³/s) to decilitres per second (dl/s):

1 ft³/s * 283.168 dl/ft³ = 283.168 dl/s

So, 1 cubic foot per second is equal to 283.168 decilitres per second (dl/s).

Real-World Examples:

Here are some real-world examples for other quantities of cubic feet per second:

1. Rivers and Streams:

   • Small streams might have a flow rate of 1 to 5 ft³/s.
     • 1 ft³/s = 283.168 dl/s.
     • 5 ft³/s = 5 * 283.168 = 1,415.84 dl/s.

2. Fire Hoses:

   • A standard fire hose delivers around 60 to 125 ft³/s.
     • 60 ft³/s = 60 * 283.168 = 16,990.08 dl/s.
     • 125 ft³/s = 125 * 283.168 = 35,396 dl/s.

3. Waterfall:

   • A large waterfall might have a flow rate of several thousand cubic feet per second, such as 4,000 ft³/s.
     • 4,000 ft³/s = 4,000 * 283.168 = 1,132,672 dl/s.

4. Engineering Projects:

   • Large-scale engineering projects like dam spillways can have flow rates up to 100,000 ft³/s or more.
     • 100,000 ft³/s = 100,000 * 283.168 = 28,316,800 dl/s.

These examples should give a sense of the scale and application of various flow rates in cubic feet per second and their equivalent in decilitres per second.