What Is This Tool?
This converter helps you transform mass flow measurements from dekagram per second, a small-scale unit often used in food processing and chemical dosing, to metric tons per minute, which is common in large-scale industrial throughput evaluations.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow rate value in dekagram per second (dag/s)
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Select the source unit as dekagram/second [dag/s]
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Set the target unit to ton (metric)/minute [t/min]
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Click convert to view the equivalent mass flow rate in t/min
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Use the output to interpret or report flow rates in industrial contexts
Key Features
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Converts precise small-scale flow rates (dag/s) to large-scale industrial rates (t/min)
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Simple multiplication formula for quick calculations
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Supports applications in food processing, chemical labs, mining, bulk materials, and port operations
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Browser-based, easy to use interface
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Provides example conversions for clarity
Examples
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Convert 10 dag/s by multiplying 10 × 0.0006 = 0.006 t/min
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Convert 50 dag/s by multiplying 50 × 0.0006 = 0.03 t/min
Common Use Cases
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Metering small ingredient flows in food production lines
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Defining dosing rates for laboratory chemical reactors
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Estimating throughput of feeders or packaging in manufacturing
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Reporting conveyor or crusher throughput in mining operations
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Assessing ship loading/unloading rates for bulk materials
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Describing feedstock transfer in cement and steel manufacturing plants
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure consistent units before performing conversions
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Use the tool to scale small precise measurements into industrial scale values
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Double-check flow rate inputs for steady state conditions to avoid errors
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Refer to example calculations to confirm conversion results
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Be mindful of measurement precision due to differing unit scales
Limitations
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Conversion accuracy may be affected by the difference in magnitude between dag/s and t/min
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Results assume stable flow conditions without transients
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Requires careful measurement to minimize rounding errors
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does a dekagram per second represent?
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A dekagram per second is a mass flow rate where 10 grams of mass pass a point each second, equal to 0.01 kilograms per second.
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How is metric ton per minute defined?
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Metric ton per minute is a flow rate that quantifies mass in metric tons passing a point each minute, with 1 t/min equal to 1,000 kilograms per minute.
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Why convert dag/s to t/min?
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Converting from dag/s to t/min helps translate small-scale dosing or ingredient flows into larger industrial throughput metrics for easier reporting and planning.
Key Terminology
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Dekagram/second (dag/s)
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A unit measuring mass flow rate, where one dekagram (10 grams) passes a point every second.
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Ton (metric)/minute (t/min)
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A mass flow rate unit representing metric tons per minute, commonly used in large-scale industrial applications.
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Mass flow rate
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The measure of mass passing through a point per unit time.