Kilolitres per hour (kl/h) to Cubic yards per minute (yd3/min) conversion

Kilolitres per hour to Cubic yards per minute conversion table

Kilolitres per hour (kl/h)Cubic yards per minute (yd3/min)
00
10.02179915618098
20.04359831236196
30.06539746854294
40.08719662472392
50.1089957809049
60.1307949370859
70.1525940932669
80.1743932494478
90.1961924056288
100.2179915618098
200.4359831236196
300.6539746854294
400.8719662472392
501.089957809049
601.3079493708587
701.5259409326685
801.7439324944783
901.9619240562881
1002.1799156180979
100021.799156180979

How to convert kilolitres per hour to cubic yards per minute?

To convert from Kilolitres per hour (kl/h) to Cubic yards per minute (yd³/min), you'll follow a series of conversion steps. Here’s a step-by-step explanation for your specific example of converting 1 kl/h to yd³/min:

Step-by-Step Conversion:

  1. Convert Kilolitres to Cubic Meters:

    • 1 Kilolitre (kl) is equivalent to 1 Cubic Meter (m³).
    • Therefore, 1 kl/h is equal to 1 m³/h.
  2. Convert Cubic Meters per Hour to Cubic Meters per Minute:

    • There are 60 minutes in an hour.
    • Therefore, 1 m³/h is equal to 160\frac{1}{60} m³/min.
    • 160=0.0166667\frac{1}{60} = 0.0166667 (approximately).
  3. Convert Cubic Meters to Cubic Yards:

    • 1 cubic meter (m³) is approximately equal to 1.30795 cubic yards (yd³).
    • So, multiply your cubic meters per minute by this conversion factor.
    • 0.0166667×1.307950.0217990.0166667 \times 1.30795 \approx 0.021799 yd³/min (approximately).

Conclusion:

1 kl/h is approximately 0.021799 yd³/min.

Real-World Examples of Kilolitres per Hour:

1. Water Flow Rate in Irrigation Systems:

  • Example Quantity: 20 kl/h.
  • Context: An agricultural irrigation system might use up to 20 kl/h for watering crops over a large area.
  • Conversion:
    • 20kl/h=20m3/h20 \, \text{kl/h} = 20 \, \text{m}^3/\text{h}
    • 20m3/h=2060m3/min0.333333m3/min20 \, \text{m}^3/\text{h} = \frac{20}{60} \, \text{m}^3/\text{min} \approx 0.333333 \, \text{m}^3/\text{min}
    • 0.333333m3/min×1.307950.436yd3/min0.333333 \, \text{m}^3/\text{min} \times 1.30795 \approx 0.436 \, \text{yd}^3/\text{min}.

2. Industrial Fluid Transfer:

  • Example Quantity: 50 kl/h.
  • Context: A factory might transfer 50 kl/h of liquid chemicals through a pipeline.
  • Conversion:
    • 50kl/h=50m3/h50 \, \text{kl/h} = 50 \, \text{m}^3/\text{h}
    • 50m3/h=5060m3/min0.833333m3/min50 \, \text{m}^3/\text{h} = \frac{50}{60} \, \text{m}^3/\text{min} \approx 0.833333 \, \text{m}^3/\text{min}
    • 0.833333m3/min×1.307951.089yd3/min0.833333 \, \text{m}^3/\text{min} \times 1.30795 \approx 1.089 \, \text{yd}^3/\text{min}.

3. Municipal Water Supply:

  • Example Quantity: 100 kl/h.
  • Context: A municipal water supply system might deliver 100 kl/h of water to a residential neighborhood.
  • Conversion:
    • 100kl/h=100m3/h100 \, \text{kl/h} = 100 \, \text{m}^3/\text{h}
    • 100m3/h=10060m3/min1.666667m3/min100 \, \text{m}^3/\text{h} = \frac{100}{60} \, \text{m}^3/\text{min} \approx 1.666667 \, \text{m}^3/\text{min}
    • 1.666667m3/min×1.307952.181yd3/min1.666667 \, \text{m}^3/\text{min} \times 1.30795 \approx 2.181 \, \text{yd}^3/\text{min}.

By going through these steps, you can convert any value from kilolitres per hour to cubic yards per minute.

See below section for step by step unit conversion with formulas and explanations. Please refer to the table below for a list of all the Cubic yards per minute to other unit conversions.

What is Kilolitres per hour?

This section provides a detailed explanation of Kilolitres per hour (kL/h), a unit of volume flow rate. We'll explore its definition, how it's formed, its applications, and provide real-world examples to enhance your understanding.

Definition of Kilolitres per hour (kL/h)

Kilolitres per hour (kL/h) is a unit of measurement used to quantify the volume of fluid that passes through a specific point in a given time, expressed in hours. One kilolitre is equal to 1000 litres. Therefore, one kL/h represents the flow of 1000 litres of a substance every hour. This is commonly used in industries involving large volumes of liquids.

Formation and Derivation

kL/h is a derived unit, meaning it's formed from base units. In this case, it combines the metric unit of volume (litre, L) with the unit of time (hour, h). The "kilo" prefix denotes a factor of 1000.

  • 1 Kilolitre (kL) = 1000 Litres (L)

To convert other volume flow rate units to kL/h, use the appropriate conversion factors. For example:

  • Cubic meters per hour (m3/hm^3/h) to kL/h: 1 m3/hm^3/h = 1 kL/h
  • Litres per minute (L/min) to kL/h: 1 L/min = 0.06 kL/h

The conversion formula is:

Flow Rate (kL/h)=Flow Rate (Original Unit)×Conversion Factor\text{Flow Rate (kL/h)} = \text{Flow Rate (Original Unit)} \times \text{Conversion Factor}

Applications and Real-World Examples

Kilolitres per hour is used in various fields to measure the flow of liquids. Here are some examples:

  • Water Treatment Plants: Measuring the amount of water being processed and distributed per hour. For example, a water treatment plant might process 500 kL/h to meet the demands of a small town.

  • Industrial Processes: In chemical plants or manufacturing facilities, kL/h can measure the flow rate of raw materials or finished products. Example, a chemical plant might use 120 kL/h of water for cooling processes.

  • Irrigation Systems: Large-scale agricultural operations use kL/h to monitor the amount of water being delivered to fields. Example, a large farm may irrigate at a rate of 30 kL/h to ensure optimal crop hydration.

  • Fuel Consumption: While often measured in litres, the flow rate of fuel in large engines or industrial boilers can be quantified in kL/h. Example, a big diesel power plant might burn diesel at 1.5 kL/h to generate electricity.

  • Wine Production: Wineries can use kL/h to measure the flow of wine being pumped from fermentation tanks into holding tanks or bottling lines. Example, a winery could be pumping wine at 5 kL/h during bottling.

Flow Rate Equation

Flow rate is generally defined as the volume of fluid that passes through a given area per unit time. The following formula describes it:

Q=VtQ = \frac{V}{t}

Where:

  • QQ = Volume flow rate
  • VV = Volume of fluid
  • tt = Time

Interesting Facts and Related Concepts

While no specific law is directly named after kL/h, the concept of flow rate is integral to fluid dynamics, which has contributed to the development of various scientific principles.

  • Bernoulli's Principle: Describes the relationship between the speed of a fluid, its pressure, and its height.
  • Hagen-Poiseuille Equation: Describes the pressure drop of an incompressible and Newtonian fluid in laminar flow flowing through a long cylindrical pipe.

For more information on flow rate and related concepts, refer to Fluid Dynamics.

What is Cubic Yards per Minute?

Cubic yards per minute (yd$^3$/min) is a unit of measurement for volume flow rate. It expresses the volume of a substance that passes through a given cross-sectional area per unit of time, specifically measured in cubic yards and minutes. It's commonly used in industries dealing with large volumes, such as construction, mining, and wastewater treatment.

Understanding Volume Flow Rate

Definition

Volume flow rate describes how much volume of a substance flows per unit of time. This substance can be a liquid, a gas, or even a solid (in granular or powdered form).

Formula

The volume flow rate (QQ) can be calculated using the following formula:

Q=VtQ = \frac{V}{t}

Where:

  • QQ is the volume flow rate (yd$^3$/min)
  • VV is the volume (yd$^3$)
  • tt is the time (min)

It can also be expressed as:

Q=AvQ = A \cdot v

Where:

  • AA is the cross-sectional area of the flow (yd$^2$)
  • vv is the average velocity of the flow (yd/min)

Formation of Cubic Yards per Minute

The unit is derived by dividing a volume measurement in cubic yards (yd$^3$) by a time measurement in minutes (min). One cubic yard is equal to 27 cubic feet.

Applications and Real-World Examples

Cubic yards per minute is used in scenarios where large volumes need to be moved or processed quickly.

  • Concrete Production: A concrete plant might produce concrete at a rate of, say, 5 yd$^3$/min to supply a large construction project. This would influence the rate at which raw materials (cement, aggregate, water) need to be fed into the mixing process.
  • Wastewater Treatment: A wastewater treatment plant might process wastewater at a rate of 100 yd$^3$/min. This determines the size of the tanks, pipes, and pumps required for the treatment process.
  • Mining Operations: In mining, the rate at which ore is extracted and processed might be measured in cubic yards per minute. For example, a large-scale open-pit mine might remove overburden (the material overlying the ore) at a rate of 50 yd$^3$/min.
  • Dredging: Dredging operations that remove sediment from waterways often use cubic yards per minute as a key performance indicator. A dredging project might aim to remove sediment at a rate of 10 yd$^3$/min.

Related Concepts and Conversions

Understanding how cubic yards per minute relates to other units of flow rate can be helpful. Here are a few common conversions:

  • 1 yd$^3$/min = 27 ft$^3$/min (cubic feet per minute)
  • 1 yd$^3$/min ≈ 0.764555 m$^3$/min (cubic meters per minute)
  • 1 yd$^3$/min ≈ 201.974 US gallons/min

Complete Kilolitres per hour conversion table

Enter # of Kilolitres per hour
Convert 1 kl/h to other unitsResult
Kilolitres per hour to Cubic Millimeters per second (kl/h to mm3/s)277777.77777778
Kilolitres per hour to Cubic Centimeters per second (kl/h to cm3/s)277.77777777778
Kilolitres per hour to Cubic Decimeters per second (kl/h to dm3/s)0.2777777777778
Kilolitres per hour to Cubic Decimeters per minute (kl/h to dm3/min)16.666666666667
Kilolitres per hour to Cubic Decimeters per hour (kl/h to dm3/h)1000
Kilolitres per hour to Cubic Decimeters per day (kl/h to dm3/d)24000
Kilolitres per hour to Cubic Decimeters per year (kl/h to dm3/a)8766000
Kilolitres per hour to Millilitres per second (kl/h to ml/s)277.77777777778
Kilolitres per hour to Centilitres per second (kl/h to cl/s)27.777777777778
Kilolitres per hour to Decilitres per second (kl/h to dl/s)2.7777777777778
Kilolitres per hour to Litres per second (kl/h to l/s)0.2777777777778
Kilolitres per hour to Litres per minute (kl/h to l/min)16.666666666667
Kilolitres per hour to Litres per hour (kl/h to l/h)1000
Kilolitres per hour to Litres per day (kl/h to l/d)24000
Kilolitres per hour to Litres per year (kl/h to l/a)8766000
Kilolitres per hour to Kilolitres per second (kl/h to kl/s)0.0002777777777778
Kilolitres per hour to Kilolitres per minute (kl/h to kl/min)0.01666666666667
Kilolitres per hour to Cubic meters per second (kl/h to m3/s)0.0002777777777778
Kilolitres per hour to Cubic meters per minute (kl/h to m3/min)0.01666666666667
Kilolitres per hour to Cubic meters per hour (kl/h to m3/h)1
Kilolitres per hour to Cubic meters per day (kl/h to m3/d)24
Kilolitres per hour to Cubic meters per year (kl/h to m3/a)8766
Kilolitres per hour to Cubic kilometers per second (kl/h to km3/s)2.7777777777778e-13
Kilolitres per hour to Teaspoons per second (kl/h to tsp/s)56.3567045
Kilolitres per hour to Tablespoons per second (kl/h to Tbs/s)18.785568166667
Kilolitres per hour to Cubic inches per second (kl/h to in3/s)16.951118159451
Kilolitres per hour to Cubic inches per minute (kl/h to in3/min)1017.0670895671
Kilolitres per hour to Cubic inches per hour (kl/h to in3/h)61024.025374023
Kilolitres per hour to Fluid Ounces per second (kl/h to fl-oz/s)9.3927840833333
Kilolitres per hour to Fluid Ounces per minute (kl/h to fl-oz/min)563.567045
Kilolitres per hour to Fluid Ounces per hour (kl/h to fl-oz/h)33814.0227
Kilolitres per hour to Cups per second (kl/h to cup/s)1.1740980104167
Kilolitres per hour to Pints per second (kl/h to pnt/s)0.5870490052083
Kilolitres per hour to Pints per minute (kl/h to pnt/min)35.2229403125
Kilolitres per hour to Pints per hour (kl/h to pnt/h)2113.37641875
Kilolitres per hour to Quarts per second (kl/h to qt/s)0.2935245026042
Kilolitres per hour to Gallons per second (kl/h to gal/s)0.07338112565104
Kilolitres per hour to Gallons per minute (kl/h to gal/min)4.4028675390625
Kilolitres per hour to Gallons per hour (kl/h to gal/h)264.17205234375
Kilolitres per hour to Cubic feet per second (kl/h to ft3/s)0.009809634700287
Kilolitres per hour to Cubic feet per minute (kl/h to ft3/min)0.5885780820172
Kilolitres per hour to Cubic feet per hour (kl/h to ft3/h)35.314684921034
Kilolitres per hour to Cubic yards per second (kl/h to yd3/s)0.000363319269683
Kilolitres per hour to Cubic yards per minute (kl/h to yd3/min)0.02179915618098
Kilolitres per hour to Cubic yards per hour (kl/h to yd3/h)1.3079493708587

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