Litres per minute to Kilolitres per second conversion

How to convert litres per minute to kilolitres per second?

To convert from litres per minute (L/min) to kilolitres per second (kL/s), you need to understand the relationship between these units.

1 litre (L) is equivalent to 0.001 kilolitres (kL), and 1 minute is equivalent to 60 seconds.

Therefore, the conversion factor from L/min to kL/s can be determined as follows:

1 L = 0.001 kL 1 min = 60 s

So, $\text{1 L/min} = \frac{0.001 \text{ kL}}{60 \text{ s}} = 0.00001667 \text{ kL/s}$

Thus, 1 L/min is 0.00001667 kL/s.

Real-World Examples for Other Quantities of Litres per Minute

1. Household Faucet:

   • A typical household faucet may flow at about 9-10 L/min
   • Conversion: $9 \text{ L/min} = 9 \times 0.00001667 \text{ kL/s} = 0.00015003 \text{ kL/s}$

2. Garden Hose:

   • A garden hose may deliver around 15-20 L/min.
   • Conversion for 15 L/min: $15 \text{ L/min} = 15 \times 0.00001667 \text{ kL/s} = 0.00025005 \text{ kL/s}$
   • Conversion for 20 L/min: $20 \text{ L/min} = 20 \times 0.00001667 \text{ kL/s} = 0.0003334 \text{ kL/s}$

3. Fire Hose:

   • A fire hose can deliver approximately 1000 L/min.
   • Conversion: $1000 \text{ L/min} = 1000 \times 0.00001667 \text{ kL/s} = 0.01667 \text{ kL/s}$

4. Water Pump:

   • A small water pump might move 60 L/min.
   • Conversion: $60 \text{ L/min} = 60 \times 0.00001667 \text{ kL/s} = 0.001 \text{ kL/s}$

5. Industrial Pump:

   • Large industrial pumps can move 3000 L/min.
   • Conversion: $3000 \text{ L/min} = 3000 \times 0.00001667 \text{ kL/s} = 0.05001 \text{ kL/s}$

By knowing the conversion factor, you can easily convert any given flow rate in litres per minute to kilolitres per second.