What Is This Tool?
This converter helps translate flow mass rates expressed in pound per hour (lb/h), commonly used in imperial engineering systems, into dekagram per second (dag/s), a metric unit suitable for precise dosing and mass throughput measurements.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the mass flow value in pound/hour (lb/h) format
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Select pound/hour as the input unit and dekagram/second as the output unit
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent value in dag/s
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Use the result for engineering, laboratory, or industrial applications
Key Features
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Converts mass flow rates from pound/hour to dekagram/second easily
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Supports engineering and laboratory applications
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Browser-based tool for quick conversions
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Uses a defined precise conversion rate to ensure consistency
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Ideal for translating data between imperial and metric units
Examples
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Convert 10 lb/h: 10 × 0.0125997881 = 0.125997881 dag/s
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Convert 50 lb/h: 50 × 0.0125997881 = 0.629989405 dag/s
Common Use Cases
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Measuring fuel consumption rates for turbines, boilers, and burners using imperial units
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Monitoring air, steam, or refrigerant mass flows in HVAC or process engineering contexts
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Dosing and metering ingredients on food processing lines with small mass flows
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Specifying chemical dosing rates in laboratory-scale reactors or pumps
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Controlling mass throughput of feeders and packaging machines in manufacturing
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure units are correctly selected before conversion to avoid errors
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Use the tool for steady flow rates rather than transient or fluctuating flows
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Cross-reference converted values when working with critical measurements
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Be mindful of imperial versus metric unit preferences in your industry
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Apply the conversion carefully in industrial or laboratory contexts for accurate dosing
Limitations
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The conversion assumes steady mass flow without highly varying conditions
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Rounding may introduce minor precision loss in practical measurements
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Users must consider unit system differences (imperial vs metric) when interpreting results
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does pound/hour (lb/h) measure?
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Pound per hour (lb/h) is a mass flow rate unit that indicates how many pounds of mass pass through a point each hour, commonly used in imperial unit engineering systems.
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What is dekagram/second (dag/s)?
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Dekagram per second (dag/s) is a mass flow rate unit representing the passage of one dekagram (10 grams) of mass every second, used mainly in metric and laboratory-scale applications.
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Can I use this converter for transient flow conditions?
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This converter is intended for steady flow rates; it may not be directly applicable for highly transient or rapidly changing flow conditions.
Key Terminology
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Pound/hour (lb/h)
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A unit measuring the mass in pounds passing through a system point every hour, mainly used in engineering with imperial units.
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Dekagram/second (dag/s)
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A metric mass flow rate unit equal to one dekagram (10 grams) of mass passing a point each second.
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Mass Flow Rate
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The quantity of mass passing through a specific point in a system per unit time.