Litres per hour to Kilolitres per second conversion

How to convert litres per hour to kilolitres per second?

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Conversion Factors

1. Understanding the Units:

   • 1 Litre (L) = 0.001 Kilolitre (kL).
   • 1 hour = 3600 seconds.

2. Conversion Process:

   • To convert from litres per hour to kilolitres per second, you have to convert litres to kilolitres and hours to seconds.

Step-by-Step Conversion

1. Start with the given value:

   • 1 L/h.

2. Convert litres to kilolitres:

   • 1 L = 0.001 kL.
   • So, 1 L/h = 0.001 kL/h.

3. Convert hours to seconds:

   • There are 3600 seconds in one hour.
   • So, 1 hour = 3600 seconds.

4. Combine the conversions:

   • 0.001 kL/h = 0.001 kL / 3600 s.

5. Perform the division:

   • 0.001 kL ÷ 3600 s = 2.78 × 10^-7 kL/s.

So, 1 Litre per hour equals 2.78 × 10^-7 Kilolitres per second (kL/s).

Real-World Examples of Litres per Hour

1. Drip Irrigation:

   • Drip irrigation systems might use around 2 L/h per drip emitter.
   • Conversion: 2 L/h = 2 × 2.78 × 10^-7 kL/s = 5.56 × 10^-7 kL/s.

2. Aquarium Water Flow:

   • A small aquarium filter might have a flow rate of about 100 L/h.
   • Conversion: 100 L/h = 100 × 2.78 × 10^-7 kL/s = 2.78 × 10^-5 kL/s.

3. Household Water Faucet:

   • A household water faucet might dispense around 600 L/h.
   • Conversion: 600 L/h = 600 × 2.78 × 10^-7 kL/s = 1.67 × 10^-4 kL/s.

4. Industrial Water Pump:

   • An industrial water pump might move 10,000 L/h.
   • Conversion: 10,000 L/h = 10,000 × 2.78 × 10^-7 kL/s = 0.00278 kL/s.

Understanding these conversions is particularly useful in applications involving fluid dynamics, engineering, and environmental studies where precise measurements are critical.