What Is This Tool?
This converter allows you to translate mass flow rates from the unit kilogram per hour (kg/h), commonly used in industrial processes, into dekagram per second (dag/s), a unit suitable for precise dosing and feeding applications at smaller scales.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the mass flow value in kilogram per hour (kg/h).
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Select the target unit as dekagram per second (dag/s).
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent flow rate in dag/s.
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Use the conversion results for process monitoring or dosing control.
Key Features
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Converts mass flow between kilogram/hour and dekagram/second with a clear conversion factor.
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Supports applications in engineering, chemical processing, food manufacturing, and laboratory setups.
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Browser-based tool with easy input and quick results.
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Provides practical examples to understand conversions.
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Helps translate slow hourly mass flows to rapid per-second rates.
Examples
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Convert 10 kilogram per hour to dekagram per second: 10 × 0.0277777778 = 0.277777778 dag/s.
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Convert 50 kilogram per hour to dekagram per second: 50 × 0.0277777778 = 1.38888889 dag/s.
Common Use Cases
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Monitoring fuel consumption rates in turbines and burners measured in kg/h.
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Measuring mass flow of steam or process streams in boilers and heat exchangers.
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Feeding or throughput rate control in chemical processing and bulk material handling.
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Metering small ingredient flows such as spices or additives in food production lines.
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Specifying dosing rates for laboratory-scale chemical reactors or dosing pumps.
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Characterizing mass flow for small feeders or packaging machinery in manufacturing.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure steady flow conditions for accurate conversions between units.
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Use the conversion tool when translating between large-scale hourly flows and fine per-second dosing requirements.
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Double-check measurement instrument accuracy when working with very low flow rates.
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Consider the physical state and environmental factors, as these may affect measurement relevance.
Limitations
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Assumes constant flow rates; does not account for rapid fluctuations or transient conditions.
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Measurement precision may be limited at very small flow values.
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Does not adjust for differences in physical state or temperature and pressure effects.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does kilogram per hour measure?
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Kilogram per hour measures the mass flow rate representing how much mass passes a point or is consumed each hour.
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When should I use dekagram per second as a unit?
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Dekagram per second is useful for measuring smaller, rapid mass flows such as ingredient dosing or laboratory chemical reactor feeds.
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Does this conversion consider changes in temperature or pressure?
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No, the conversion does not take into account temperature or pressure variations which may influence practical measurements.
Key Terminology
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Kilogram per hour [kg/h]
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A mass flow rate indicating one kilogram of mass passing a point every hour, commonly used in industrial flow measurements.
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Dekagram per second [dag/s]
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A mass flow rate representing one dekagram of mass passing each second, often used for precise dosing in laboratory and manufacturing processes.
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Mass flow rate
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The measure of mass passing through a given point per unit time.