Kilolitres per second to Cubic feet per hour conversion

How to convert kilolitres per second to cubic feet per hour?

To convert kilolitres per second (kL/s) to cubic feet per hour (ft³/h), follow these steps:

1. Understand the units:

   • 1 kilolitre (kL) is equivalent to 1,000 litres.
   • 1 litre is equivalent to 0.0353147 cubic feet (ft³).

2. Convert kilolitres per second to cubic feet per second:

   • 1 kL/s = 1,000 litres/s × 0.0353147 ft³/litre.
   • 1 kL/s = 35.3147 ft³/s.

3. Convert cubic feet per second to cubic feet per hour:

   • Since there are 3,600 seconds in an hour (60 seconds/minute × 60 minutes/hour), multiply the value by 3,600.
   • 35.3147 ft³/s × 3,600 s/h = 127,132.92 ft³/h.

So, 1 kL/s is equal to 127,132.92 ft³/h.

Real-World Examples of Kilolitres per Second

1. Water Treatment Plant:

   • A medium-sized water treatment plant might process around 0.5 kL/s.
   • Conversion: 0.5 kL/s = 0.5 × 127,132.92 ft³/h = 63,566.46 ft³/h.

2. Fire Hydrants:

   • A large fire hydrant typically has a discharge rate of approximately 0.042 kL/s.
   • Conversion: 0.042 kL/s = 0.042 × 127,132.92 ft³/h = 5,340 ft³/h.

3. Irrigation Systems:

   • Large agricultural irrigation systems might use around 0.2 kL/s.
   • Conversion: 0.2 kL/s = 0.2 × 127,132.92 ft³/h = 25,426.58 ft³/h.

4. River Flow:

   • A small river might have a flow rate of 2 kL/s.
   • Conversion: 2 kL/s = 2 × 127,132.92 ft³/h = 254,265.84 ft³/h.

5. Industrial Cooling Systems:

   • Large industrial cooling systems might circulate coolant at around 1.5 kL/s.
   • Conversion: 1.5 kL/s = 1.5 × 127,132.92 ft³/h = 190,699.38 ft³/h.

Understanding these conversions and real-world applications can help contextualize the impressive scale of flow rates measured in kilolitres per second.