Litres per minute to Cubic meters per hour conversion

How to convert litres per minute to cubic meters per hour?

To convert litres per minute (L/min) to cubic meters per hour (m³/h), you can use the following steps:

1. Understand the Unit Relationship:

   • 1 litre (L) = 0.001 cubic meters (m³).
   • 1 hour (h) = 60 minutes (min).

2. Conversion Factor:

   • Litres to cubic meters: $1\ \text{L} = 0.001\ \text{m}^3$.
   • Minutes to hours: $1\ \text{min} = \frac{1}{60}\ \text{h}$.

3. Conversion Formula: To convert L/min to m³/h, multiply the flow rate in L/min by 0.001 to convert litres to cubic meters, then multiply by 60 to convert minutes to hours:

   $\text{Flow rate (m}^3\text{/h)} = \text{Flow rate (L/min)} \times 0.001 \,\text{m}^3/\text{L} \times 60 \,\text{min}/\text{h}$

4. Example Calculation: For 1 L/min:

   $1\ \text{L/min} \times 0.001\ \text{m}^3/\text{L} \times 60\ \text{min}/\text{h} = 0.06\ \text{m}^3/\text{h}$

Therefore, 1 L/min is equal to 0.06 m³/h.

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Real World Examples for Other Quantities:

1. Kitchen Tap Flow Rate:

   • A typical kitchen tap might have a flow rate of about 10 L/min.
   • Conversion: $10\ \text{L/min} \times 0.06 = 0.6\ \text{m}^3/\text{h}$.

2. Shower Head Flow Rate:

   • An average shower head might have a flow rate of 15 L/min.
   • Conversion: $15\ \text{L/min} \times 0.06 = 0.9\ \text{m}^3/\text{h}$.

3. Fire Hose Flow Rate:

   • A fire hose might have a flow rate of around 400 L/min.
   • Conversion: $400\ \text{L/min} \times 0.06 = 24\ \text{m}^3/\text{h}$.

4. Industrial Pump:

   • An industrial pump might handle 2500 L/min.
   • Conversion: $2500\ \text{L/min} \times 0.06 = 150\ \text{m}^3/\text{h}$.

By using the conversion factor of multiplying by 0.06, you can quickly convert any flow rate from L/min to m³/h for various applications.