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 “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.
Cubic feet per second | Decilitres per second |
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0
ft³/s
|
0
dl/s
|
1
ft³/s
|
283.16832
dl/s
|
2
ft³/s
|
566.33664
dl/s
|
3
ft³/s
|
849.50496
dl/s
|
4
ft³/s
|
1132.67328
dl/s
|
5
ft³/s
|
1415.8416
dl/s
|
6
ft³/s
|
1699.00992
dl/s
|
7
ft³/s
|
1982.17824
dl/s
|
8
ft³/s
|
2265.34656
dl/s
|
9
ft³/s
|
2548.51488
dl/s
|
10
ft³/s
|
2831.6832
dl/s
|
11
ft³/s
|
3114.85152
dl/s
|
12
ft³/s
|
3398.01984
dl/s
|
13
ft³/s
|
3681.18816
dl/s
|
14
ft³/s
|
3964.35648
dl/s
|
15
ft³/s
|
4247.5248
dl/s
|
16
ft³/s
|
4530.69312
dl/s
|
17
ft³/s
|
4813.86144
dl/s
|
18
ft³/s
|
5097.02976
dl/s
|
19
ft³/s
|
5380.19808
dl/s
|
20
ft³/s
|
5663.3664
dl/s
|
21
ft³/s
|
5946.53472
dl/s
|
22
ft³/s
|
6229.70304
dl/s
|
23
ft³/s
|
6512.87136
dl/s
|
24
ft³/s
|
6796.03968
dl/s
|
25
ft³/s
|
7079.208
dl/s
|
26
ft³/s
|
7362.37632
dl/s
|
27
ft³/s
|
7645.54464
dl/s
|
28
ft³/s
|
7928.71296
dl/s
|
29
ft³/s
|
8211.88128
dl/s
|
30
ft³/s
|
8495.0496
dl/s
|
31
ft³/s
|
8778.21792
dl/s
|
32
ft³/s
|
9061.38624
dl/s
|
33
ft³/s
|
9344.55456
dl/s
|
34
ft³/s
|
9627.72288
dl/s
|
35
ft³/s
|
9910.8912
dl/s
|
36
ft³/s
|
10194.05952
dl/s
|
37
ft³/s
|
10477.22784
dl/s
|
38
ft³/s
|
10760.39616
dl/s
|
39
ft³/s
|
11043.56448
dl/s
|
40
ft³/s
|
11326.7328
dl/s
|
41
ft³/s
|
11609.90112
dl/s
|
42
ft³/s
|
11893.06944
dl/s
|
43
ft³/s
|
12176.23776
dl/s
|
44
ft³/s
|
12459.40608
dl/s
|
45
ft³/s
|
12742.5744
dl/s
|
46
ft³/s
|
13025.74272
dl/s
|
47
ft³/s
|
13308.91104
dl/s
|
48
ft³/s
|
13592.07936
dl/s
|
49
ft³/s
|
13875.24768
dl/s
|
50
ft³/s
|
14158.416
dl/s
|
51
ft³/s
|
14441.58432
dl/s
|
52
ft³/s
|
14724.75264
dl/s
|
53
ft³/s
|
15007.92096
dl/s
|
54
ft³/s
|
15291.08928
dl/s
|
55
ft³/s
|
15574.2576
dl/s
|
56
ft³/s
|
15857.42592
dl/s
|
57
ft³/s
|
16140.59424
dl/s
|
58
ft³/s
|
16423.76256
dl/s
|
59
ft³/s
|
16706.93088
dl/s
|
60
ft³/s
|
16990.0992
dl/s
|
61
ft³/s
|
17273.26752
dl/s
|
62
ft³/s
|
17556.43584
dl/s
|
63
ft³/s
|
17839.60416
dl/s
|
64
ft³/s
|
18122.77248
dl/s
|
65
ft³/s
|
18405.9408
dl/s
|
66
ft³/s
|
18689.10912
dl/s
|
67
ft³/s
|
18972.27744
dl/s
|
68
ft³/s
|
19255.44576
dl/s
|
69
ft³/s
|
19538.61408
dl/s
|
70
ft³/s
|
19821.7824
dl/s
|
71
ft³/s
|
20104.95072
dl/s
|
72
ft³/s
|
20388.11904
dl/s
|
73
ft³/s
|
20671.28736
dl/s
|
74
ft³/s
|
20954.45568
dl/s
|
75
ft³/s
|
21237.624
dl/s
|
76
ft³/s
|
21520.79232
dl/s
|
77
ft³/s
|
21803.96064
dl/s
|
78
ft³/s
|
22087.12896
dl/s
|
79
ft³/s
|
22370.29728
dl/s
|
80
ft³/s
|
22653.4656
dl/s
|
81
ft³/s
|
22936.63392
dl/s
|
82
ft³/s
|
23219.80224
dl/s
|
83
ft³/s
|
23502.97056
dl/s
|
84
ft³/s
|
23786.13888
dl/s
|
85
ft³/s
|
24069.3072
dl/s
|
86
ft³/s
|
24352.47552
dl/s
|
87
ft³/s
|
24635.64384
dl/s
|
88
ft³/s
|
24918.81216
dl/s
|
89
ft³/s
|
25201.98048
dl/s
|
90
ft³/s
|
25485.1488
dl/s
|
91
ft³/s
|
25768.31712
dl/s
|
92
ft³/s
|
26051.48544
dl/s
|
93
ft³/s
|
26334.65376
dl/s
|
94
ft³/s
|
26617.82208
dl/s
|
95
ft³/s
|
26900.9904
dl/s
|
96
ft³/s
|
27184.15872
dl/s
|
97
ft³/s
|
27467.32704
dl/s
|
98
ft³/s
|
27750.49536
dl/s
|
99
ft³/s
|
28033.66368
dl/s
|
100
ft³/s
|
28316.832
dl/s
|
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