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Gallon per minute [gal/min] to Decilitre per second [dl/s] Converter

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1 Gallon per minute (gal/min) = 0.630901964 Decilitre per second (dl/s)

1 Decilitre per second (dl/s) = 1.585032314 Gallon per minute (gal/min)

How to Convert Gallon per minute to Decilitre per second

1 gal/min = 0.630901964 dl/s
1 dl/s = 1.585032314 gal/min

To convert Gallon per minute to Decilitre per second, divide the value by 1.585032314 (equivalently, multiply by 0.630901964). To convert Decilitre per second back to Gallon per minute, multiply by 1.585032314.

Example: convert 10 gal/min to dl/s:
10 gal/min = 10 x 0.630901964 = 6.30901964 dl/s

↔ Convert Decilitre per second to Gallon per minute

Gallon per minute

Definition: Gallons per minute (gal/min) is a unit of flow rate that represents the volume of fluid that passes a point in one minute, measured in gallons. This is a widely used measure in many industries for flow quantification.

History/origin: Like gal/s, the origin comes from the need to measure fluid flow rates in practical applications. The gallon is an established unit of volume, and the 'per minute' component allows for a convenient measurement over a manageable time interval.

Current use: It's used extensively in applications like measuring water flow in households, industrial processes, and in vehicle fuel consumption. It is a common unit for pumps, showers, and irrigation systems.

Decilitre per second

Definition: Deciliters per second (dL/s) is a unit of volumetric flow rate. It represents the volume of a substance passing through a given point per unit of time, measured in deciliters per second.

History/origin: The deciliter (dL) is a derived unit of volume equal to one tenth of a liter (1 dL = 0.1 L). The 'per second' component signifies a flow rate.

Current use: dL/s is not as common as L/s or mL/s. It might be used in some specific industrial applications or in academic settings for experiments involving medium-sized fluid volumes per second.

Gallon per minute to Decilitre per second Conversion Table

Gallon per minute [gal/min]Decilitre per second [dl/s]
1 gal/min0.630901964 dl/s
2 gal/min1.261803928 dl/s
5 gal/min3.15450982 dl/s
10 gal/min6.30901964 dl/s
20 gal/min12.61803928 dl/s
50 gal/min31.5450982 dl/s
100 gal/min63.0901964 dl/s
200 gal/min126.1803928 dl/s
500 gal/min315.450982 dl/s
1000 gal/min630.901964 dl/s

Common Gallon per minute to Decilitre per second conversions

  • 1 gal/min = 0.630901964 dl/s
  • 2 gal/min = 1.261804 dl/s
  • 3 gal/min = 1.892706 dl/s
  • 4 gal/min = 2.523608 dl/s
  • 5 gal/min = 3.15451 dl/s
  • 6 gal/min = 3.785412 dl/s
  • 7 gal/min = 4.416314 dl/s
  • 8 gal/min = 5.047216 dl/s
  • 9 gal/min = 5.678118 dl/s
  • 10 gal/min = 6.30902 dl/s
  • 12 gal/min = 7.570824 dl/s
  • 15 gal/min = 9.463529 dl/s
  • 20 gal/min = 12.618039 dl/s
  • 25 gal/min = 15.772549 dl/s
  • 30 gal/min = 18.927059 dl/s
  • 40 gal/min = 25.236079 dl/s
  • 50 gal/min = 31.545098 dl/s
  • 60 gal/min = 37.854118 dl/s
  • 75 gal/min = 47.317647 dl/s
  • 100 gal/min = 63.090196 dl/s
  • 150 gal/min = 94.635295 dl/s
  • 200 gal/min = 126.180393 dl/s
  • 250 gal/min = 157.725491 dl/s
  • 300 gal/min = 189.270589 dl/s
  • 500 gal/min = 315.450982 dl/s
  • 750 gal/min = 473.176473 dl/s
  • 1,000 gal/min = 630.901964 dl/s

Common pairs of Volumetric Flow Rate

Gallon per minute [gal/min] to Decilitre per second [dl/s] Converter

What is 1 gal/min in dl/s?
1 Gallon per minute (gal/min) equals 0.630901964 dl/s, and 1 dl/s equals 1.585032 gal/min.
How do I convert Gallon per minute to Decilitre per second?
Divide by 1.585032: 10 gal/min ÷ 1.585032 = 6.30902 dl/s. The converter above does it for any value, with the precision you choose.
What is 100 gal/min in dl/s?
100 gal/min = 63.090196 dl/s. Common amounts are listed on this page, each with its own step-by-step page.
Is a Gallon per minute bigger than a Decilitre per second?
No. 1 gal/min is only 0.630901964 dl/s: it takes 1.585032 gal/min to make 1 dl/s.
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