Kilolitres per hour to Centilitres per second conversion

How to convert kilolitres per hour to centilitres per second?

To convert kilolitres per hour (kL/h) to centilitres per second (cL/s), you'll need to understand the relationship between these units. Here’s the step-by-step process:

1. Conversion Factors:

   • 1 kilolitre (kL) is equal to 1,000 litres (L).
   • 1 litre (L) is equal to 100 centilitres (cL).
   • 1 hour (h) is equal to 3,600 seconds (s).

2. Step-by-Step Conversion:

   • Start with 1 kL/h.
   • Convert kilolitres to litres: $1 \text{ kL} = 1,000 \text{ L}$.
   • Convert litres to centilitres: $1,000 \text{ L} \times 100 \text{ cL/L} = 100,000 \text{ cL}$.
   • Convert hours to seconds: $1 \text{ h} = 3,600 \text{ s}$.
   • Now, divide the centilitres by the number of seconds to find the flow rate in cL/s: $\frac{100,000 \text{ cL}}{3,600 \text{ s}} \approx 27.78 \text{ cL/s}$

So, 1 kilolitre per hour is approximately 27.78 centilitres per second.

Real-World Examples of Different kL/h Flows

1. Residential Water Supply:

   • A residential water supply might flow at around 1 kL/h.
   • Converted: 1 kL/h ≈ 27.78 cL/s.

2. Fire Hydrant Flow:

   • A typical fire hydrant can discharge water at around 30 kL/h.
   • Conversion: $30 \text{ kL/h} \times 27.78 \text{ cL/s per kL/h} = 833.4 \text{ cL/s}$

3. Industrial Water Treatment Plant:

   • A small industrial water treatment plant might handle around 100 kL/h.
   • Conversion: $100 \text{ kL/h} \times 27.78 \text{ cL/s per kL/h} = 2,778 \text{ cL/s}$

4. Agricultural Irrigation System:

   • An irrigation system for a large farm might distribute water at a flow rate of 500 kL/h.
   • Conversion: $500 \text{ kL/h} \times 27.78 \text{ cL/s per kL/h} = 13,890 \text{ cL/s}$

5. Municipal Water Supply:

   • A city water supply system might distribute around 5,000 kL/h.
   • Conversion: $5,000 \text{ kL/h} \times 27.78 \text{ cL/s per kL/h} = 138,900 \text{ cL/s}$

These real-world examples showcase various applications of kilolitres per hour ranging from small-scale residential usage to large-scale municipal applications.