The “Litre per second” (L/s) is a crucial unit in fluid dynamics, representing the flow rate of liquids. It is widely used in engineering, hydrology, and environmental science to measure water consumption, irrigation, and sewage treatment. For instance, high-performance showerheads can have flow rates approaching 0.1 to 0.2 L/s, translating to a refreshing and efficient bath.
In larger applications, such as hydroelectric plants, turbines can handle thousands of litres per second to generate energy, showcasing how scale affects its utility. The versatility of the L/s unit enables precise calculations and planning, crucial for managing water resources in a world where sustainability is paramount. Understanding flow rates can optimize resource use, conserving water and energy in both household and industrial environments.
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.
| Litres per second | Decilitres per second |
|---|---|
0
l/s
|
0
dl/s
|
1
l/s
|
10
dl/s
|
2
l/s
|
20
dl/s
|
3
l/s
|
30
dl/s
|
4
l/s
|
40
dl/s
|
5
l/s
|
50
dl/s
|
6
l/s
|
60
dl/s
|
7
l/s
|
70
dl/s
|
8
l/s
|
80
dl/s
|
9
l/s
|
90
dl/s
|
10
l/s
|
100
dl/s
|
11
l/s
|
110
dl/s
|
12
l/s
|
120
dl/s
|
13
l/s
|
130
dl/s
|
14
l/s
|
140
dl/s
|
15
l/s
|
150
dl/s
|
16
l/s
|
160
dl/s
|
17
l/s
|
170
dl/s
|
18
l/s
|
180
dl/s
|
19
l/s
|
190
dl/s
|
20
l/s
|
200
dl/s
|
21
l/s
|
210
dl/s
|
22
l/s
|
220
dl/s
|
23
l/s
|
230
dl/s
|
24
l/s
|
240
dl/s
|
25
l/s
|
250
dl/s
|
26
l/s
|
260
dl/s
|
27
l/s
|
270
dl/s
|
28
l/s
|
280
dl/s
|
29
l/s
|
290
dl/s
|
30
l/s
|
300
dl/s
|
31
l/s
|
310
dl/s
|
32
l/s
|
320
dl/s
|
33
l/s
|
330
dl/s
|
34
l/s
|
340
dl/s
|
35
l/s
|
350
dl/s
|
36
l/s
|
360
dl/s
|
37
l/s
|
370
dl/s
|
38
l/s
|
380
dl/s
|
39
l/s
|
390
dl/s
|
40
l/s
|
400
dl/s
|
41
l/s
|
410
dl/s
|
42
l/s
|
420
dl/s
|
43
l/s
|
430
dl/s
|
44
l/s
|
440
dl/s
|
45
l/s
|
450
dl/s
|
46
l/s
|
460
dl/s
|
47
l/s
|
470
dl/s
|
48
l/s
|
480
dl/s
|
49
l/s
|
490
dl/s
|
50
l/s
|
500
dl/s
|
51
l/s
|
510
dl/s
|
52
l/s
|
520
dl/s
|
53
l/s
|
530
dl/s
|
54
l/s
|
540
dl/s
|
55
l/s
|
550
dl/s
|
56
l/s
|
560
dl/s
|
57
l/s
|
570
dl/s
|
58
l/s
|
580
dl/s
|
59
l/s
|
590
dl/s
|
60
l/s
|
600
dl/s
|
61
l/s
|
610
dl/s
|
62
l/s
|
620
dl/s
|
63
l/s
|
630
dl/s
|
64
l/s
|
640
dl/s
|
65
l/s
|
650
dl/s
|
66
l/s
|
660
dl/s
|
67
l/s
|
670
dl/s
|
68
l/s
|
680
dl/s
|
69
l/s
|
690
dl/s
|
70
l/s
|
700
dl/s
|
71
l/s
|
710
dl/s
|
72
l/s
|
720
dl/s
|
73
l/s
|
730
dl/s
|
74
l/s
|
740
dl/s
|
75
l/s
|
750
dl/s
|
76
l/s
|
760
dl/s
|
77
l/s
|
770
dl/s
|
78
l/s
|
780
dl/s
|
79
l/s
|
790
dl/s
|
80
l/s
|
800
dl/s
|
81
l/s
|
810
dl/s
|
82
l/s
|
820
dl/s
|
83
l/s
|
830
dl/s
|
84
l/s
|
840
dl/s
|
85
l/s
|
850
dl/s
|
86
l/s
|
860
dl/s
|
87
l/s
|
870
dl/s
|
88
l/s
|
880
dl/s
|
89
l/s
|
890
dl/s
|
90
l/s
|
900
dl/s
|
91
l/s
|
910
dl/s
|
92
l/s
|
920
dl/s
|
93
l/s
|
930
dl/s
|
94
l/s
|
940
dl/s
|
95
l/s
|
950
dl/s
|
96
l/s
|
960
dl/s
|
97
l/s
|
970
dl/s
|
98
l/s
|
980
dl/s
|
99
l/s
|
990
dl/s
|
100
l/s
|
1000
dl/s
|
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