Convert Cubic Foot per Day to Cubic Foot per Second
Enter the number of cubic feet per day that you want to convert to cubic feet per second.
How to Convert Cubic Feet per Day to Cubic Feet per Second
The cubic foot per day and cubic foot per second are both units of flow rate. 1 cubic foot per second equals 86399.931653 cubic feet per day. This means to convert cubic feet per day to cubic feet per second, you divide by 86399.931653.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 CFD to cubic feet per second:
We need to convert cubic feet per day to cubic feet per second
Since 1 CFS = 86399.931653 CFD, divide by 86399.931653
5 ÷ 86399.931653 = 5.7870416149e-5
5 CFD = 5.7870416149e-5 CFS
Cubic Foot per Day to Cubic Foot per Second Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common cubic foot per day to cubic foot per second conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Cubic Feet per Day (CFD) | Cubic Feet per Second (CFS) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 CFD | 1.157408323e-6 CFS |
| 0.5 CFD | 5.7870416149e-6 CFS |
| 1 CFD | 1.157408323e-5 CFS |
| 2 CFD | 2.3148166459e-5 CFS |
| 5 CFD | 5.7870416149e-5 CFS |
| 10 CFD | 0.0001157408 CFS |
| 25 CFD | 0.0002893521 CFS |
| 50 CFD | 0.0005787042 CFS |
| 100 CFD | 0.0011574083 CFS |
About These Units
Cubic Foot per Day (CFD)
Cubic feet per day (CFD) measures gas well production and large-scale flow over time. Natural gas wells: 100,000-10,000,000 CFD. Often expressed as MCF/D (thousand cubic feet per day) or MMCF/D (million cubic feet per day).
Cubic Foot per Second (CFS)
Cubic feet per second (CFS or cusec) measures river flow, large pumps, and hydraulic systems. Colorado River: 15,000 CFS average. One CFS equals 448.8 GPM, 28.3 L/s, or 7.48 gallons per second. USGS river gauges report in CFS.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert cubic feet per day to cubic feet per second?
To convert cubic feet per day to cubic feet per second, divide the value by 86399.931653. For example, 10 CFD = 0.0001157408 CFS.
How many cubic feet per second are in 1 cubic foot per day?
1 cubic foot per day equals 1.157408323e-5 cubic feet per second.
What is the formula for cubic feet per day to cubic feet per second?
The formula is: CFS = CFD ÷ 86399.931653.