Decilitres per second to Cubic feet per minute conversion

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

To convert from decilitres per second (dL/s) to cubic feet per minute (ft³/min), you need to follow these conversion steps:

1. Convert decilitres per second to litres per second:

   • 1 decilitre (dL) is equal to 0.1 litres (L).
   • Therefore, 1 dL/s = 0.1 L/s.

2. Convert litres per second to cubic meters per second:

   • 1 litre (L) is equal to 0.001 cubic meters (m³).
   • Therefore, 0.1 L/s = 0.1 × 0.001 m³/s = 0.0001 m³/s.

3. Convert cubic meters per second to cubic feet per second:

   • 1 cubic meter (m³) is equal to approximately 35.3147 cubic feet (ft³).
   • Therefore, 0.0001 m³/s = 0.0001 × 35.3147 ft³/s = 0.00353147 ft³/s.

4. Convert cubic feet per second to cubic feet per minute:

   • 1 second is 1/60th of a minute.
   • Therefore, 0.00353147 ft³/s = 0.00353147 × 60 ft³/min = 0.2118882 ft³/min.

Putting it all together: 1 dL/s ≈ 0.2119 ft³/min.

Real World Examples:

1. Small Aquarium Filter:

   • A typical small aquarium filter might have a flow rate of about 0.5 dL/s.
   • Using the conversion: 0.5 dL/s ≈ 0.5 × 0.2119 ft³/min ≈ 0.106 ft³/min.

2. Home Kitchen Faucet:

   • A slow-running kitchen faucet might have a flow rate of around 3 dL/s.
   • Using the conversion: 3 dL/s ≈ 3 × 0.2119 ft³/min ≈ 0.6357 ft³/min.

3. Garden Hose:

   • A garden hose can have a flow rate of about 10 dL/s.
   • Using the conversion: 10 dL/s ≈ 10 × 0.2119 ft³/min ≈ 2.119 ft³/min.

4. Fire Hose:

   • A fire hose might have a flow rate of 100 dL/s.
   • Using the conversion: 100 dL/s ≈ 100 × 0.2119 ft³/min ≈ 21.19 ft³/min.

So, by knowing these conversions, you can easily translate flow rates from decilitres per second to cubic feet per minute and understand them in practical applications.