Kilolitres per minute (kl/min) to Cubic Decimeters per second (dm3/s) conversion

Kilolitres per minute to Cubic Decimeters per second conversion table

Kilolitres per minute (kl/min)Cubic Decimeters per second (dm3/s)
00
116.666666666667
233.333333333333
350
466.666666666667
583.333333333333
6100
7116.66666666667
8133.33333333333
9150
10166.66666666667
20333.33333333333
30500
40666.66666666667
50833.33333333333
601000
701166.6666666667
801333.3333333333
901500
1001666.6666666667
100016666.666666667

How to convert Kilolitres per minute to Cubic Decimeters per second

1 Kilolitres per minute (kl/min) is equal to 16.666666666667 Cubic Decimeters per second (dm3/s).

1 kl/min = 16.666666666667 dm3/s
or
1 dm3/s = 0.06 kl/min

What is kilolitres per minute?

Kilolitres per minute (kL/min) is a unit used to quantify volume flow rate. It represents the volume of fluid that passes through a specific point in one minute, measured in kilolitres. Understanding this unit requires breaking down its components and relating it to practical scenarios.

Defining Kilolitres per Minute (kL/min)

Kilolitres per minute (kL/min) is a metric unit of volume flow rate, indicating the volume of a fluid (liquid or gas) that passes through a defined area per minute. It is often used in industrial, environmental, and engineering contexts.

  • Kilolitre (kL): A unit of volume equal to 1000 litres. 1 kL = 1 m³
  • Minute (min): A unit of time.

Understanding Flow Rate

Flow rate is a measure of how much fluid passes a certain point in a given amount of time. It can be expressed mathematically as:

Flow Rate=VolumeTime\text{Flow Rate} = \frac{\text{Volume}}{\text{Time}}

In the case of kilolitres per minute:

Flow Rate (kL/min)=Volume (kL)Time (min)\text{Flow Rate (kL/min)} = \frac{\text{Volume (kL)}}{\text{Time (min)}}

Formation of the Unit

The unit is formed by combining the metric prefix "kilo" with the unit "litre," representing 1000 litres. This combination is then expressed per unit of time, specifically "minute," to denote the rate at which the volume is flowing. Therefore, 1 kL/min means 1000 litres of a fluid pass through a specific point every minute.

Conversions

It is also important to know how to convert kL/min to other common units of flow rate.

  • Litres per second (L/s): Since 1 kL = 1000 L and 1 min = 60 seconds, 1 kL/min = (1000 L) / (60 s) ≈ 16.67 L/s
  • Cubic meters per hour (m3/hm^3/h): Since 1 kL = 1 m3m^3 and 1 hour = 60 minutes, 1 kL/min = 60 m3m^3/h
  • Gallons per minute (GPM): 1 kL/min ≈ 264.17 GPM (US gallons)

Real-World Examples and Applications

  • Industrial Processes: Measuring the flow rate of water or chemicals in manufacturing plants. For example, controlling the rate at which coolant flows through machinery.
  • Wastewater Treatment: Monitoring the flow rate of wastewater entering or leaving a treatment facility. For example, a plant might process 50 kL/min of sewage.
  • Irrigation Systems: Determining the flow rate of water through irrigation canals or pipelines. For example, a large-scale farm might use water at a rate of 10 kL/min for irrigation.
  • Firefighting: Assessing the water flow rate from fire hydrants or fire hoses. Fire trucks need a high flow rate, perhaps 2-5 kL/min to effectively extinguish a large fire.
  • Hydropower: Measuring the volume of water flowing through a hydroelectric power plant's turbines. A large dam might have water flowing through at a rate of 10,000 kL/min or more.

Interesting Facts and Connections

While there isn't a specific law or individual directly associated with the invention of "kilolitres per minute" as a unit, its application is deeply rooted in the principles of fluid dynamics and hydraulics. Scientists and engineers like Daniel Bernoulli have made significant contributions to understanding fluid flow, indirectly leading to the practical use of units like kL/min in various applications. Bernoulli's principle, for example, is crucial in understanding how flow rate relates to pressure in fluid systems.

What is Cubic Decimeters per second?

This document explains cubic decimeters per second, a unit of volume flow rate. It will cover the definition, formula, formation, real-world examples and related interesting facts.

Definition of Cubic Decimeters per Second

Cubic decimeters per second (dm3/sdm^3/s) is a unit of volume flow rate in the International System of Units (SI). It represents the volume of fluid (liquid or gas) that passes through a given cross-sectional area per second, where the volume is measured in cubic decimeters. One cubic decimeter is equal to one liter.

Formation and Formula

The unit is formed by dividing a volume measurement (cubic decimeters) by a time measurement (seconds). The formula for volume flow rate (QQ) can be expressed as:

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

Where:

  • QQ is the volume flow rate (dm3/sdm^3/s)
  • VV is the volume (dm3dm^3)
  • tt is the time (s)

An alternative form of the equation is:

Q=AvQ = A \cdot v

Where:

  • QQ is the volume flow rate (dm3/sdm^3/s)
  • AA is the cross-sectional area (dm2dm^2)
  • vv is the average velocity of the flow (dm/sdm/s)

Conversion

Here are some useful conversions:

  • 1dm3s=0.001m3s1 \frac{dm^3}{s} = 0.001 \frac{m^3}{s}
  • 1dm3s=1Ls1 \frac{dm^3}{s} = 1 \frac{L}{s} (Liters per second)
  • 1dm3s0.0353ft3s1 \frac{dm^3}{s} \approx 0.0353 \frac{ft^3}{s} (Cubic feet per second)

Real-World Examples

  • Water Flow in Pipes: A small household water pipe might have a flow rate of 0.1 to 1 dm3/sdm^3/s when a tap is opened.
  • Medical Infusion: An intravenous (IV) drip might deliver fluid at a rate of around 0.001 to 0.01 dm3/sdm^3/s.
  • Small Pumps: Small water pumps used in aquariums or fountains might have flow rates of 0.05 to 0.5 dm3/sdm^3/s.
  • Industrial Processes: Some chemical processes or cooling systems might involve flow rates of several dm3/sdm^3/s.

Interesting Facts

  • The concept of flow rate is fundamental in fluid mechanics and is used extensively in engineering, physics, and chemistry.
  • While no specific law is directly named after "cubic decimeters per second," the principles governing fluid flow are described by various laws and equations, such as the continuity equation and Bernoulli's equation. These are explored in detail in fluid dynamics.

For a better understanding of flow rate, you can refer to resources like Khan Academy's Fluid Mechanics section.

Complete Kilolitres per minute conversion table

Enter # of Kilolitres per minute
Convert 1 kl/min to other unitsResult
Kilolitres per minute to Cubic Millimeters per second (kl/min to mm3/s)16666666.666667
Kilolitres per minute to Cubic Centimeters per second (kl/min to cm3/s)16666.666666667
Kilolitres per minute to Cubic Decimeters per second (kl/min to dm3/s)16.666666666667
Kilolitres per minute to Cubic Decimeters per minute (kl/min to dm3/min)1000
Kilolitres per minute to Cubic Decimeters per hour (kl/min to dm3/h)60000
Kilolitres per minute to Cubic Decimeters per day (kl/min to dm3/d)1440000
Kilolitres per minute to Cubic Decimeters per year (kl/min to dm3/a)525960000
Kilolitres per minute to Millilitres per second (kl/min to ml/s)16666.666666667
Kilolitres per minute to Centilitres per second (kl/min to cl/s)1666.6666666667
Kilolitres per minute to Decilitres per second (kl/min to dl/s)166.66666666667
Kilolitres per minute to Litres per second (kl/min to l/s)16.666666666667
Kilolitres per minute to Litres per minute (kl/min to l/min)1000
Kilolitres per minute to Litres per hour (kl/min to l/h)60000
Kilolitres per minute to Litres per day (kl/min to l/d)1440000
Kilolitres per minute to Litres per year (kl/min to l/a)525960000
Kilolitres per minute to Kilolitres per second (kl/min to kl/s)0.01666666666667
Kilolitres per minute to Kilolitres per hour (kl/min to kl/h)60
Kilolitres per minute to Cubic meters per second (kl/min to m3/s)0.01666666666667
Kilolitres per minute to Cubic meters per minute (kl/min to m3/min)1
Kilolitres per minute to Cubic meters per hour (kl/min to m3/h)60
Kilolitres per minute to Cubic meters per day (kl/min to m3/d)1440
Kilolitres per minute to Cubic meters per year (kl/min to m3/a)525960
Kilolitres per minute to Cubic kilometers per second (kl/min to km3/s)1.6666666666667e-11
Kilolitres per minute to Teaspoons per second (kl/min to tsp/s)3381.40227
Kilolitres per minute to Tablespoons per second (kl/min to Tbs/s)1127.13409
Kilolitres per minute to Cubic inches per second (kl/min to in3/s)1017.0670895671
Kilolitres per minute to Cubic inches per minute (kl/min to in3/min)61024.025374023
Kilolitres per minute to Cubic inches per hour (kl/min to in3/h)3661441.5224414
Kilolitres per minute to Fluid Ounces per second (kl/min to fl-oz/s)563.567045
Kilolitres per minute to Fluid Ounces per minute (kl/min to fl-oz/min)33814.0227
Kilolitres per minute to Fluid Ounces per hour (kl/min to fl-oz/h)2028841.362
Kilolitres per minute to Cups per second (kl/min to cup/s)70.445880625
Kilolitres per minute to Pints per second (kl/min to pnt/s)35.2229403125
Kilolitres per minute to Pints per minute (kl/min to pnt/min)2113.37641875
Kilolitres per minute to Pints per hour (kl/min to pnt/h)126802.585125
Kilolitres per minute to Quarts per second (kl/min to qt/s)17.61147015625
Kilolitres per minute to Gallons per second (kl/min to gal/s)4.4028675390625
Kilolitres per minute to Gallons per minute (kl/min to gal/min)264.17205234375
Kilolitres per minute to Gallons per hour (kl/min to gal/h)15850.323140625
Kilolitres per minute to Cubic feet per second (kl/min to ft3/s)0.5885780820172
Kilolitres per minute to Cubic feet per minute (kl/min to ft3/min)35.314684921034
Kilolitres per minute to Cubic feet per hour (kl/min to ft3/h)2118.8810952621
Kilolitres per minute to Cubic yards per second (kl/min to yd3/s)0.02179915618098
Kilolitres per minute to Cubic yards per minute (kl/min to yd3/min)1.3079493708587
Kilolitres per minute to Cubic yards per hour (kl/min to yd3/h)78.476962251525

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