Fluid Ounces per second to Kilolitres per hour conversion

How to convert fluid ounces per second to kilolitres per hour?

To convert Fluid Ounces per Second (oz/s) to Kilolitres per Hour (kL/h), you need to follow these steps:

1. Understand the units:

   • 1 Fluid Ounce (US) = 0.0295735 Liters
   • 1 Kilolitre = 1000 Liters
   • 1 Hour = 3600 Seconds

2. Conversion formula: $\text{Kilolitres per Hour} = \text{Fluid Ounces per Second} \times 0.0295735 \times 3600 / 1000$

3. Apply the conversion for 1 oz/s: $1 \, \text{oz/s} \times 0.0295735 \, \text{L/oz} \times 3600 \, \text{s/h} / 1000 = 0.10644 \, \text{kL/h}$

So, 1 oz/s converts to 0.10644 kL/h.

Real-world Examples of Different Flow Rates in oz/s:

1. Drinking Fountain: A typical drinking fountain might dispense water at a rate of about 0.5 oz/s.

   • Conversion: 0.5 oz/s
   • Formula: $0.5 \times 0.0295735 \times 3600 / 1000 = 0.05322 \, \text{kL/h}$

2. Garden Hose: A garden hose may have a flow rate of around 10 oz/s.

   • Conversion: 10 oz/s
   • Formula: $10 \times 0.0295735 \times 3600 / 1000 = 1.0644 \, \text{kL/h}$

3. Shower Head: A standard shower head might flow at 2.5 oz/s.

   • Conversion: 2.5 oz/s
   • Formula: $2.5 \times 0.0295735 \times 3600 / 1000 = 0.2661 \, \text{kL/h}$

4. Kitchen Sink Tap: A kitchen sink faucet may have a flow rate of about 4 oz/s.

   • Conversion: 4 oz/s
   • Formula: $4 \times 0.0295735 \times 3600 / 1000 = 0.42576 \, \text{kL/h}$

These examples demonstrate different flow rates and their corresponding conversions to kilolitres per hour, providing a practical understanding of the volume flow rate in everyday scenarios.