The “decilitre per second” (dl/s) is a unit of flow rate, representing the volume of a liquid passing through a point per second. While it may not be as commonly used as liters per second or gallons per minute, the decilitre per second is particularly useful in industries where smaller, precise measurements are crucial, such as pharmaceuticals or culinary arts. Measuring flow in dl/s can help chefs accurately control portions when preparing complex recipes, ensuring consistency and precision in culinary creations.
This unit also finds application in homebrewing and winemaking, where meticulous control over liquid transfer can significantly impact the final product. By utilizing decilitres per second, enthusiasts and professionals alike can enhance the quality and consistency of their beverages, transforming the science of brewing into an artful process.
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.
| Decilitres per second | Cubic feet per second |
|---|---|
0
dl/s
|
0
ft³/s
|
1
dl/s
|
0.00353147
ft³/s
|
2
dl/s
|
0.00706294
ft³/s
|
3
dl/s
|
0.0105944
ft³/s
|
4
dl/s
|
0.0141259
ft³/s
|
5
dl/s
|
0.0176573
ft³/s
|
6
dl/s
|
0.0211888
ft³/s
|
7
dl/s
|
0.0247203
ft³/s
|
8
dl/s
|
0.0282517
ft³/s
|
9
dl/s
|
0.0317832
ft³/s
|
10
dl/s
|
0.0353147
ft³/s
|
11
dl/s
|
0.0388462
ft³/s
|
12
dl/s
|
0.0423776
ft³/s
|
13
dl/s
|
0.0459091
ft³/s
|
14
dl/s
|
0.0494406
ft³/s
|
15
dl/s
|
0.052972
ft³/s
|
16
dl/s
|
0.0565035
ft³/s
|
17
dl/s
|
0.060035
ft³/s
|
18
dl/s
|
0.0635664
ft³/s
|
19
dl/s
|
0.0670979
ft³/s
|
20
dl/s
|
0.0706294
ft³/s
|
21
dl/s
|
0.0741608
ft³/s
|
22
dl/s
|
0.0776923
ft³/s
|
23
dl/s
|
0.0812238
ft³/s
|
24
dl/s
|
0.0847552
ft³/s
|
25
dl/s
|
0.0882867
ft³/s
|
26
dl/s
|
0.0918182
ft³/s
|
27
dl/s
|
0.0953496
ft³/s
|
28
dl/s
|
0.0988811
ft³/s
|
29
dl/s
|
0.102413
ft³/s
|
30
dl/s
|
0.105944
ft³/s
|
31
dl/s
|
0.109476
ft³/s
|
32
dl/s
|
0.113007
ft³/s
|
33
dl/s
|
0.116538
ft³/s
|
34
dl/s
|
0.12007
ft³/s
|
35
dl/s
|
0.123601
ft³/s
|
36
dl/s
|
0.127133
ft³/s
|
37
dl/s
|
0.130664
ft³/s
|
38
dl/s
|
0.134196
ft³/s
|
39
dl/s
|
0.137727
ft³/s
|
40
dl/s
|
0.141259
ft³/s
|
41
dl/s
|
0.14479
ft³/s
|
42
dl/s
|
0.148322
ft³/s
|
43
dl/s
|
0.151853
ft³/s
|
44
dl/s
|
0.155385
ft³/s
|
45
dl/s
|
0.158916
ft³/s
|
46
dl/s
|
0.162448
ft³/s
|
47
dl/s
|
0.165979
ft³/s
|
48
dl/s
|
0.16951
ft³/s
|
49
dl/s
|
0.173042
ft³/s
|
50
dl/s
|
0.176573
ft³/s
|
51
dl/s
|
0.180105
ft³/s
|
52
dl/s
|
0.183636
ft³/s
|
53
dl/s
|
0.187168
ft³/s
|
54
dl/s
|
0.190699
ft³/s
|
55
dl/s
|
0.194231
ft³/s
|
56
dl/s
|
0.197762
ft³/s
|
57
dl/s
|
0.201294
ft³/s
|
58
dl/s
|
0.204825
ft³/s
|
59
dl/s
|
0.208357
ft³/s
|
60
dl/s
|
0.211888
ft³/s
|
61
dl/s
|
0.21542
ft³/s
|
62
dl/s
|
0.218951
ft³/s
|
63
dl/s
|
0.222483
ft³/s
|
64
dl/s
|
0.226014
ft³/s
|
65
dl/s
|
0.229545
ft³/s
|
66
dl/s
|
0.233077
ft³/s
|
67
dl/s
|
0.236608
ft³/s
|
68
dl/s
|
0.24014
ft³/s
|
69
dl/s
|
0.243671
ft³/s
|
70
dl/s
|
0.247203
ft³/s
|
71
dl/s
|
0.250734
ft³/s
|
72
dl/s
|
0.254266
ft³/s
|
73
dl/s
|
0.257797
ft³/s
|
74
dl/s
|
0.261329
ft³/s
|
75
dl/s
|
0.26486
ft³/s
|
76
dl/s
|
0.268392
ft³/s
|
77
dl/s
|
0.271923
ft³/s
|
78
dl/s
|
0.275455
ft³/s
|
79
dl/s
|
0.278986
ft³/s
|
80
dl/s
|
0.282517
ft³/s
|
81
dl/s
|
0.286049
ft³/s
|
82
dl/s
|
0.28958
ft³/s
|
83
dl/s
|
0.293112
ft³/s
|
84
dl/s
|
0.296643
ft³/s
|
85
dl/s
|
0.300175
ft³/s
|
86
dl/s
|
0.303706
ft³/s
|
87
dl/s
|
0.307238
ft³/s
|
88
dl/s
|
0.310769
ft³/s
|
89
dl/s
|
0.314301
ft³/s
|
90
dl/s
|
0.317832
ft³/s
|
91
dl/s
|
0.321364
ft³/s
|
92
dl/s
|
0.324895
ft³/s
|
93
dl/s
|
0.328427
ft³/s
|
94
dl/s
|
0.331958
ft³/s
|
95
dl/s
|
0.33549
ft³/s
|
96
dl/s
|
0.339021
ft³/s
|
97
dl/s
|
0.342552
ft³/s
|
98
dl/s
|
0.346084
ft³/s
|
99
dl/s
|
0.349615
ft³/s
|
100
dl/s
|
0.353147
ft³/s
|
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