Convert Liters per Square Decimeter per Minute to ft/min
1 liter per square decimeter per minute (L/(dm²·min)) equals 0.3280839895 feet per minute (ft/min).
1 L/(dm²·min) = 0.3280839895 ft/min
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
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How to Convert Liter per Square Decimeter per Minute to Foot per Minute
- 1 L/(dm²·min) = 0.3280839895 ft/min
- 1 ft/min = 3.048 L/(dm²·min)
- Example: convert 15 L/(dm²·min) to ft/min: 15 L/(dm²·min) = 15 × 0.3280839895 ft/min = 4.921259843 ft/min
Formula
ft/min = L/(dm²·min) × 0.3280839895013
or ft/min = L/(dm²·min) ÷ 3.048
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 L/(dm²·min) = 10⁻³ m³ ÷ (10⁻² m² × 60 s) = 1/600 m/s ≈ 1.667 mm/s
- 1 ft/min = 0.3048 m ÷ 60 s = 0.00508 m/s
- 1 L/(dm²·min) = 0.001666666666667 m/s ÷ 0.00508 m/s per ft/min = 0.3280839895013 ft/min
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Liter per Square Decimeter per Minute definition: liter per square decimeter per minute; Foot per Minute definition: foot per minute.
Worked examples
- A reading of 20 L/(dm²·min) converts to 6.56167979 ft/min.
20 L/(dm²·min) × 0.3280839895 = 6.56167979 ft/min - A value of 200 L/(dm²·min) is 65.6167979 ft/min.
200 L/(dm²·min) × 0.3280839895 = 65.6167979 ft/min
Liter per Square Decimeter per Minute to Foot per Minute conversion table
| Liters per Square Decimeter per Minute (L/(dm²·min)) | Feet per Minute (ft/min) |
|---|---|
| 1 L/(dm²·min) | 0.3280839895 ft/min |
| 5 L/(dm²·min) | 1.640419948 ft/min |
| 10 L/(dm²·min) | 3.280839895 ft/min |
| 20 L/(dm²·min) | 6.56167979 ft/min |
| 50 L/(dm²·min) | 16.40419948 ft/min |
| 100 L/(dm²·min) | 32.80839895 ft/min |
| 200 L/(dm²·min) | 65.6167979 ft/min |
| 500 L/(dm²·min) | 164.0419948 ft/min |
| 1000 L/(dm²·min) | 328.0839895 ft/min |
Where it's used
Liters per Square Decimeter per Minute are used for older European fabric permeability reports (e.g. DIN-based), while feet per minute appear in fume hood face velocity (commonly 80–120 fpm). Both measure face velocity and air permeability (volumetric flow per unit area), so the conversion is a fixed factor.
Liter per Square Decimeter per Minute to other face velocity & air permeability units
Frequently asked questions
How many feet per minute are in 1 liter per square decimeter per minute?
1 L/(dm²·min) = 0.3280839895 ft/min.
How do I convert liters per square decimeter per minute to feet per minute?
Multiply the value in L/(dm²·min) by 0.3280839895, or divide it by 3.048. For example, 15 L/(dm²·min) × 0.3280839895 = 4.921259843 ft/min.
Is the L/(dm²·min) to ft/min conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, so the ratio is exact; its decimal form does not terminate and is shown here to 10 significant figures (more with the precision selector).
Sources
- The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition (SI Brochure), Bureau International des Poids et Mesures , Table 8 (litre, minute).
- Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), NIST Special Publication 811, 2008 Edition, National Institute of Standards and Technology , Appendix B.8, "foot per minute (ft/min)".
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