Litres per second to Cubic meters per hour conversion

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

To convert from litres per second (L/s) to cubic meters per hour (m³/h), you need to understand the relationship between these units:

• 1 litre (L) is equivalent to 0.001 cubic meters (m³).
• There are 3600 seconds in an hour.

Given this information, you can follow these steps to perform the conversion:

1. Convert litres per second to cubic meters per second.
2. Convert cubic meters per second to cubic meters per hour by multiplying by the number of seconds in an hour (3600).

Let's break down the calculation for 1 litre per second:

1. Convert litres per second to cubic meters per second: 1 L/s = 1 * 0.001 m³/s = 0.001 m³/s

2. Convert cubic meters per second to cubic meters per hour: 0.001 m³/s * 3600 s/h = 3.6 m³/h

So, 1 litre per second is equivalent to 3.6 cubic meters per hour.

Real-World Examples for Other Quantities of Litres per Second

1. Water Flow in Household Pipes:

   • Common household taps might run at about 0.1 to 0.2 L/s.
   • Conversion:
     • 0.1 L/s = 0.1 * 0.001 m³/s = 0.0001 m³/s
     • 0.0001 m³/s * 3600 s/h = 0.36 m³/h
     • Therefore, 0.1 L/s = 0.36 m³/h.

2. Fire Hose Water Flow:

   • A standard fire hose might deliver around 25 L/s.
   • Conversion:
     • 25 L/s = 25 * 0.001 m³/s = 0.025 m³/s
     • 0.025 m³/s * 3600 s/h = 90 m³/h
     • Therefore, 25 L/s = 90 m³/h.

3. Irrigation Systems:

   • A medium-sized irrigation system might use 5 L/s.
   • Conversion:
     • 5 L/s = 5 * 0.001 m³/s = 0.005 m³/s
     • 0.005 m³/s * 3600 s/h = 18 m³/h
     • Therefore, 5 L/s = 18 m³/h.

4. Water Treatment Plant:

   • A small water treatment plant might process water at a rate of 100 L/s.
   • Conversion:
     • 100 L/s = 100 * 0.001 m³/s = 0.1 m³/s
     • 0.1 m³/s * 3600 s/h = 360 m³/h
     • Therefore, 100 L/s = 360 m³/h.

By following the outlined conversion process, you can handle different quantities of flow rates and apply them to various real-world scenarios.