Convert Cubic Foot per Second to Cubic Foot per Day
Type the number of cubic feet per second that you wish to convert to cubic feet per day.
How to Convert Cubic Feet per Second to Cubic Feet per Day
The cubic foot per second and cubic foot per day 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 second to cubic feet per day, you multiply by 86399.931653.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 CFS to cubic feet per day:
We need to convert cubic feet per second to cubic feet per day
Since 1 CFS = 86399.931653 CFD, multiply by 86399.931653
5 × 86399.931653 = 431999.65827
5 CFS = 431999.65827 CFD
Cubic Foot per Second to Cubic Foot per Day Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common cubic foot per second to cubic foot per day conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Cubic Feet per Second (CFS) | Cubic Feet per Day (CFD) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 CFS | 8639.9931653 CFD |
| 0.5 CFS | 43199.965827 CFD |
| 1 CFS | 86399.931653 CFD |
| 2 CFS | 172799.86331 CFD |
| 5 CFS | 431999.65827 CFD |
| 10 CFS | 863999.31653 CFD |
| 25 CFS | 2159998.2913 CFD |
| 50 CFS | 4319996.5827 CFD |
| 100 CFS | 8639993.1653 CFD |
About These Units
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.
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).
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert cubic feet per second to cubic feet per day?
To convert cubic feet per second to cubic feet per day, multiply the value by 86399.931653. For example, 10 CFS = 863999.31653 CFD.
How many cubic feet per day are in 1 cubic foot per second?
1 cubic foot per second equals 86399.931653 cubic feet per day.
What is the formula for cubic feet per second to cubic feet per day?
The formula is: CFD = CFS × 86399.931653.