A cubic foot per second (cfs) is a unit of flow rate that describes the volume of water or other fluids moving past a point every second. It is commonly used in hydrology to measure rivers and streams, providing insight into water availability and flood prediction. To put it in perspective, one cubic foot per second is equivalent to 7.48 gallons per second. Thus, a modest stream might flow at several tens of cfs, while larger rivers, such as the Mississippi, can exceed 500,000 cfs!
Interestingly, this unit has historical significance dating back to the early days of water management, where it played a crucial role in the development of infrastructure for agriculture and urban planning, influencing patterns of settlement and economic development around the world.
The cubic decimeter per hour (dm³/h) is a unit of volumetric flow rate often used to measure the movement of fluids within systems such as plumbing, irrigation, and engines. Though it might seem unfamiliar, the cubic decimeter is equivalent to one liter, a more commonly known unit. This means that a flow rate of one cubic decimeter per hour translates directly to one liter of fluid passing through a system every hour, providing a straightforward connection to everyday volume measurements.
In engineering and environmental sciences, managing the flow rate of liquids is critical for optimizing system performance and conservation efforts. For instance, understanding how many cubic decimeters of water are transported hourly can help in designing efficient water distribution systems and managing resources sustainably. As units like dm³/h are integral in various technical applications, mastering them is vital for ensuring precision and efficiency in complex operations.
Cubic feet per second | Cubic Decimeters per hour |
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0
ft³/s
|
0
dm³/h
|
1
ft³/s
|
101940.5952
dm³/h
|
2
ft³/s
|
203881.19039
dm³/h
|
3
ft³/s
|
305821.78559
dm³/h
|
4
ft³/s
|
407762.38078
dm³/h
|
5
ft³/s
|
509702.97598
dm³/h
|
6
ft³/s
|
611643.57117
dm³/h
|
7
ft³/s
|
713584.16637
dm³/h
|
8
ft³/s
|
815524.76157
dm³/h
|
9
ft³/s
|
917465.35676
dm³/h
|
10
ft³/s
|
1019405.95196
dm³/h
|
11
ft³/s
|
1121346.54715
dm³/h
|
12
ft³/s
|
1223287.14235
dm³/h
|
13
ft³/s
|
1325227.73754
dm³/h
|
14
ft³/s
|
1427168.33274
dm³/h
|
15
ft³/s
|
1529108.92794
dm³/h
|
16
ft³/s
|
1631049.52313
dm³/h
|
17
ft³/s
|
1732990.11833
dm³/h
|
18
ft³/s
|
1834930.71352
dm³/h
|
19
ft³/s
|
1936871.30872
dm³/h
|
20
ft³/s
|
2038811.90391
dm³/h
|
21
ft³/s
|
2140752.49911
dm³/h
|
22
ft³/s
|
2242693.09431
dm³/h
|
23
ft³/s
|
2344633.6895
dm³/h
|
24
ft³/s
|
2446574.2847
dm³/h
|
25
ft³/s
|
2548514.87989
dm³/h
|
26
ft³/s
|
2650455.47509
dm³/h
|
27
ft³/s
|
2752396.07028
dm³/h
|
28
ft³/s
|
2854336.66548
dm³/h
|
29
ft³/s
|
2956277.26068
dm³/h
|
30
ft³/s
|
3058217.85587
dm³/h
|
31
ft³/s
|
3160158.45107
dm³/h
|
32
ft³/s
|
3262099.04626
dm³/h
|
33
ft³/s
|
3364039.64146
dm³/h
|
34
ft³/s
|
3465980.23665
dm³/h
|
35
ft³/s
|
3567920.83185
dm³/h
|
36
ft³/s
|
3669861.42705
dm³/h
|
37
ft³/s
|
3771802.02224
dm³/h
|
38
ft³/s
|
3873742.61744
dm³/h
|
39
ft³/s
|
3975683.21263
dm³/h
|
40
ft³/s
|
4077623.80783
dm³/h
|
41
ft³/s
|
4179564.40303
dm³/h
|
42
ft³/s
|
4281504.99822
dm³/h
|
43
ft³/s
|
4383445.59342
dm³/h
|
44
ft³/s
|
4485386.18861
dm³/h
|
45
ft³/s
|
4587326.78381
dm³/h
|
46
ft³/s
|
4689267.379
dm³/h
|
47
ft³/s
|
4791207.9742
dm³/h
|
48
ft³/s
|
4893148.5694
dm³/h
|
49
ft³/s
|
4995089.16459
dm³/h
|
50
ft³/s
|
5097029.75979
dm³/h
|
51
ft³/s
|
5198970.35498
dm³/h
|
52
ft³/s
|
5300910.95018
dm³/h
|
53
ft³/s
|
5402851.54537
dm³/h
|
54
ft³/s
|
5504792.14057
dm³/h
|
55
ft³/s
|
5606732.73577
dm³/h
|
56
ft³/s
|
5708673.33096
dm³/h
|
57
ft³/s
|
5810613.92616
dm³/h
|
58
ft³/s
|
5912554.52135
dm³/h
|
59
ft³/s
|
6014495.11655
dm³/h
|
60
ft³/s
|
6116435.71174
dm³/h
|
61
ft³/s
|
6218376.30694
dm³/h
|
62
ft³/s
|
6320316.90214
dm³/h
|
63
ft³/s
|
6422257.49733
dm³/h
|
64
ft³/s
|
6524198.09253
dm³/h
|
65
ft³/s
|
6626138.68772
dm³/h
|
66
ft³/s
|
6728079.28292
dm³/h
|
67
ft³/s
|
6830019.87811
dm³/h
|
68
ft³/s
|
6931960.47331
dm³/h
|
69
ft³/s
|
7033901.06851
dm³/h
|
70
ft³/s
|
7135841.6637
dm³/h
|
71
ft³/s
|
7237782.2589
dm³/h
|
72
ft³/s
|
7339722.85409
dm³/h
|
73
ft³/s
|
7441663.44929
dm³/h
|
74
ft³/s
|
7543604.04448
dm³/h
|
75
ft³/s
|
7645544.63968
dm³/h
|
76
ft³/s
|
7747485.23488
dm³/h
|
77
ft³/s
|
7849425.83007
dm³/h
|
78
ft³/s
|
7951366.42527
dm³/h
|
79
ft³/s
|
8053307.02046
dm³/h
|
80
ft³/s
|
8155247.61566
dm³/h
|
81
ft³/s
|
8257188.21085
dm³/h
|
82
ft³/s
|
8359128.80605
dm³/h
|
83
ft³/s
|
8461069.40125
dm³/h
|
84
ft³/s
|
8563009.99644
dm³/h
|
85
ft³/s
|
8664950.59164
dm³/h
|
86
ft³/s
|
8766891.18683
dm³/h
|
87
ft³/s
|
8868831.78203
dm³/h
|
88
ft³/s
|
8970772.37722
dm³/h
|
89
ft³/s
|
9072712.97242
dm³/h
|
90
ft³/s
|
9174653.56762
dm³/h
|
91
ft³/s
|
9276594.16281
dm³/h
|
92
ft³/s
|
9378534.75801
dm³/h
|
93
ft³/s
|
9480475.3532
dm³/h
|
94
ft³/s
|
9582415.9484
dm³/h
|
95
ft³/s
|
9684356.54359
dm³/h
|
96
ft³/s
|
9786297.13879
dm³/h
|
97
ft³/s
|
9888237.73399
dm³/h
|
98
ft³/s
|
9990178.32918
dm³/h
|
99
ft³/s
|
1.00921e+7
dm³/h
|
100
ft³/s
|
1.01941e+7
dm³/h
|
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