What Is This Tool?
This unit converter helps you transform mass flow values measured in decigram per second into kilogram per minute. It is especially useful for converting low-rate mass flow values into larger units suitable for various engineering and scientific applications.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the mass flow value in decigram/second (dg/s).
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Select kilogram/minute (kg/min) as the target unit.
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Click the convert button to see the calculated mass flow rate in kg/min.
Key Features
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Converts mass flow rates between decigram/second and kilogram/minute units.
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Supports flow mass measurements used in pharmaceuticals, fluid dynamics, and process engineering.
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Provides quick calculations with example conversions directly useful for industry applications.
Examples
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10 dg/s equals 0.06 kg/min because 10 × 0.006 = 0.06.
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50 dg/s equals 0.3 kg/min because 50 × 0.006 = 0.3.
Common Use Cases
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Dosing and metering small quantities in pharmaceutical manufacturing or microdosing pumps.
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Controlling fuel mass flow in gas turbines and jet engines for performance management.
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Measuring mass throughput in chemical plants, compressors, and microfluidic systems.
Tips & Best Practices
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Choose decigram/second units for very low flow rates requiring precision measurement.
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Use kilogram/minute units when dealing with larger scale processes or bulk material flows.
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Ensure flow conditions are steady to apply the conversion accurately.
Limitations
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This conversion assumes stable flow and consistent mass transfer without rapid density changes.
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Decigram/second suits very low flows while kilogram/minute fits larger flows; select units based on flow scale.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does decigram per second measure?
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Decigram per second measures the mass flow rate at which small quantities of mass pass through a point per second, often used for low flow rates.
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Why convert to kilogram per minute?
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Converting to kilogram per minute helps represent mass flow over a longer period, useful for processes managing larger or cumulative mass transfers.
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Can this conversion handle rapid changes in flow rates?
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No, the conversion is based on steady-state flows and may not fully represent transient variations or quickly changing densities.
Key Terminology
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Decigram/second [dg/s]
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A mass flow rate unit representing one decigram of mass passing per second, equal to 1×10⁻⁴ kilogram per second.
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Kilogram/minute [kg/min]
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A mass flow rate unit representing the mass in kilograms passing per minute, equivalent to 1/60 kilogram per second.
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Mass flow rate
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The quantity of mass passing through a surface or system per unit time.