Pints per hour (pnt/h) to Litres per minute (l/min) conversion

Pints per hour to Litres per minute conversion table

Pints per hour (pnt/h)Litres per minute (l/min)
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10.00788627455043
20.01577254910086
30.02365882365129
40.03154509820172
50.03943137275215
60.04731764730258
70.05520392185301
80.06309019640344
90.07097647095387
100.0788627455043
200.1577254910086
300.2365882365129
400.3154509820172
500.3943137275215
600.4731764730258
700.5520392185301
800.6309019640344
900.7097647095387
1000.788627455043
10007.8862745504298

How to convert pints per hour to litres per minute?

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Conversion Steps

  1. Identify the conversion factors:

    • 1 pint (US) = 0.473176 liters
    • 1 hour = 60 minutes
  2. Calculate the conversion factor from pints per hour to liters per minute:

    • First, convert pints to liters: 1 pint=0.473176 liters \text{1 pint} = 0.473176 \text{ liters}
    • Next, convert hours to minutes: 1 hour=60 minutes \text{1 hour} = 60 \text{ minutes}
    • Therefore: 1 pint per hour=0.473176 liters60 minutes=0.00788627 liters per minute 1 \text{ pint per hour} = \frac{0.473176 \text{ liters}}{60 \text{ minutes}} = 0.00788627 \text{ liters per minute}

Example Conversion

Let's convert 1 pint per hour to liters per minute:

  • Using the conversion rate: 1 pint per hour=0.00788627 liters per minute 1 \text{ pint per hour} = 0.00788627 \text{ liters per minute}

Real-World Examples for Other Quantities

  1. 5 Pints per hour

    • Convert pints to liters: 5 pints=5×0.473176 liters=2.36588 liters 5 \text{ pints} = 5 \times 0.473176 \text{ liters} = 2.36588 \text{ liters}
    • Convert hours to minutes: 5 pints per hour=2.36588 liters60 minutes=0.0394313 liters per minute 5 \text{ pints per hour} = \frac{2.36588 \text{ liters}}{60 \text{ minutes}} = 0.0394313 \text{ liters per minute}
  2. 10 Pints per hour

    • Convert pints to liters: 10 pints=10×0.473176 liters=4.73176 liters 10 \text{ pints} = 10 \times 0.473176 \text{ liters} = 4.73176 \text{ liters}
    • Convert hours to minutes: 10 pints per hour=4.73176 liters60 minutes=0.0788627 liters per minute 10 \text{ pints per hour} = \frac{4.73176 \text{ liters}}{60 \text{ minutes}} = 0.0788627 \text{ liters per minute}
  3. 20 Pints per hour

    • Convert pints to liters: 20 pints=20×0.473176 liters=9.46352 liters 20 \text{ pints} = 20 \times 0.473176 \text{ liters} = 9.46352 \text{ liters}
    • Convert hours to minutes: 20 pints per hour=9.46352 liters60 minutes=0.157725 liters per minute 20 \text{ pints per hour} = \frac{9.46352 \text{ liters}}{60 \text{ minutes}} = 0.157725 \text{ liters per minute}
  4. 50 Pints per hour

    • Convert pints to liters: 50 pints=50×0.473176 liters=23.6588 liters 50 \text{ pints} = 50 \times 0.473176 \text{ liters} = 23.6588 \text{ liters}
    • Convert hours to minutes: 50 pints per hour=23.6588 liters60 minutes=0.394313 liters per minute 50 \text{ pints per hour} = \frac{23.6588 \text{ liters}}{60 \text{ minutes}} = 0.394313 \text{ liters per minute}
  5. 100 Pints per hour

    • Convert pints to liters: 100 pints=100×0.473176 liters=47.3176 liters 100 \text{ pints} = 100 \times 0.473176 \text{ liters} = 47.3176 \text{ liters}
    • Convert hours to minutes: 100 pints per hour=47.3176 liters60 minutes=0.788627 liters per minute 100 \text{ pints per hour} = \frac{47.3176 \text{ liters}}{60 \text{ minutes}} = 0.788627 \text{ liters per minute}

These real-world examples help illustrate how to convert different quantities of pints per hour to liters per minute using the same basic formula and conversion factors.

See below section for step by step unit conversion with formulas and explanations. Please refer to the table below for a list of all the Litres per minute to other unit conversions.

What is pints per hour?

What is Pints per hour?

Pints per hour (pint/h) is a unit of volumetric flow rate, commonly used to express how much volume of a liquid is moving per unit of time. It is primarily used in the United States and some other countries that still use the imperial system of measurement. Let's break down what that means in simpler terms.

Understanding Pints and Hours

  • Pint: A pint is a unit of volume in the imperial and US customary systems. There are different types of pints such as US liquid pint, US dry pint and Imperial pint.
  • Hour: An hour is a unit of time.

Combining these, "pints per hour" tells you how many pints of a substance are flowing or being transferred in one hour.

Defining Pints per Hour

Pints per hour (pint/h) is a unit of volumetric flow rate. Volumetric flow rate also know as volume flow rate measure the amount of volume passes through a cross-sectional area per unit of time.

The formula for calculating flow rate is:

Q=VtQ = \frac{V}{t}

Where:

  • QQ = Volumetric flow rate
  • VV = Volume (in pints)
  • tt = Time (in hours)

Real-World Applications and Examples

  • Beer Dispensing: You might see a beer tap described as dispensing at a rate of, say, 2 pints per hour for a slow, controlled pour or 10 pints per hour for fast dispensing at a busy event.
  • IV Fluid Administration: In medical settings, IV fluids might be administered at rates measured in pints per hour, especially when dealing with larger volumes for resuscitation.
  • Small Pumps: Small pumps used in aquariums or hydroponics systems might have flow rates specified in pints per hour to indicate how quickly they circulate water or nutrient solutions.
  • Condensate Pumps: Condensate pumps that remove water produced by air conditioners or dehumidifiers might have flow rates specified in pints per hour.
  • Sprinkler Systems: Very small sprinkler systems or drip irrigation systems could have application rates specified in pints per hour.

Considerations

  • Viscosity: The flow rate can be affected by the viscosity of the liquid. More viscous liquids (like honey) will flow slower than less viscous ones (like water).
  • Imperial vs. US Pints: Note that there are different pint sizes (Imperial and US), so it's essential to clarify which unit is being used. 1 US liquid pint is equal to 0.832674 Imperial pints.
  • Other Flow Rate Units: Other common units for flow rate include gallons per minute (GPM), liters per second (L/s), and cubic meters per hour (m3/hm^3/h).

Interesting Facts

While there isn't a specific law or historical figure directly associated with "pints per hour," the concept of flow rate is fundamental in fluid dynamics. Scientists and engineers like Daniel Bernoulli have contributed significantly to our understanding of fluid behavior, which is closely related to flow rate measurements.

What is Litres per minute?

Litres per minute (LPM) is a unit of volumetric flow rate, measuring the volume of liquid or gas that passes through a specific point in one minute. It is commonly used in various fields to quantify the rate of fluid transfer.

Understanding Litres per Minute (LPM)

LPM expresses how many litres of a substance flow through a given area in one minute. A litre is a unit of volume defined as 0.001 cubic meters, or 1000 cubic centimetres. Therefore, 1 LPM is equivalent to 1/1000 of a cubic meter per minute.

How is Litres per Minute Formed?

LPM is derived from the base units of volume (litres) and time (minutes). The formula to calculate flow rate in litres per minute is:

Flow Rate (LPM)=Volume (Litres)Time (Minutes)\text{Flow Rate (LPM)} = \frac{\text{Volume (Litres)}}{\text{Time (Minutes)}}

For example, if 50 litres of water flow out of a tap in one minute, the flow rate is 50 LPM.

Common Conversions

Here's a table of conversions between LPM and other common flow rate units:

Unit Conversion to LPM
1 Cubic Meter/Hour ≈ 16.67 LPM
1 Gallon/Minute (GPM) ≈ 3.785 LPM
1 Millilitre/Minute (mL/min) = 0.001 LPM

Real-World Applications and Examples

  • Medical Oxygen Delivery: Oxygen concentrators and ventilators often specify flow rates in LPM. A typical oxygen concentrator might deliver oxygen at a rate of 2-5 LPM.

  • Water Flow in a Household: The flow rate of water from a tap or showerhead is often measured in LPM. For instance, a water-saving showerhead might have a flow rate of 7-10 LPM.

  • Aquarium Filters: The performance of aquarium filters is often rated in LPM, indicating how quickly the filter can process the aquarium water. An aquarium filter might have a flow rate of 500 LPM.

  • HVAC Systems: Airflow in HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) systems is sometimes specified in LPM, especially in smaller systems or components.

  • Industrial Processes: Many industrial processes involving fluids, such as chemical mixing or cooling, use LPM to measure and control flow rates.

Interesting Facts

While there isn't a specific "law" named after LPM, the principles of fluid dynamics and flow rate are governed by laws such as the Hagen-Poiseuille equation, which relates flow rate to pressure, viscosity, and dimensions of the pipe.

The measurement of flow rate has been crucial in the development of various technologies and industries, from water management to chemical engineering. The accurate measurement of flow is essential for efficiency, safety, and control in many processes. For more information on this, read the Fluid dynamics article from sciencelearn.org.nz.

Complete Pints per hour conversion table

Enter # of Pints per hour
Convert 1 pnt/h to other unitsResult
Pints per hour to Cubic Millimeters per second (pnt/h to mm3/s)131.43790917383
Pints per hour to Cubic Centimeters per second (pnt/h to cm3/s)0.1314379091738
Pints per hour to Cubic Decimeters per second (pnt/h to dm3/s)0.0001314379091738
Pints per hour to Cubic Decimeters per minute (pnt/h to dm3/min)0.00788627455043
Pints per hour to Cubic Decimeters per hour (pnt/h to dm3/h)0.4731764730258
Pints per hour to Cubic Decimeters per day (pnt/h to dm3/d)11.356235352619
Pints per hour to Cubic Decimeters per year (pnt/h to dm3/a)4147.8649625441
Pints per hour to Millilitres per second (pnt/h to ml/s)0.1314379091738
Pints per hour to Centilitres per second (pnt/h to cl/s)0.01314379091738
Pints per hour to Decilitres per second (pnt/h to dl/s)0.001314379091738
Pints per hour to Litres per second (pnt/h to l/s)0.0001314379091738
Pints per hour to Litres per minute (pnt/h to l/min)0.00788627455043
Pints per hour to Litres per hour (pnt/h to l/h)0.4731764730258
Pints per hour to Litres per day (pnt/h to l/d)11.356235352619
Pints per hour to Litres per year (pnt/h to l/a)4147.8649625441
Pints per hour to Kilolitres per second (pnt/h to kl/s)1.3143790917383e-7
Pints per hour to Kilolitres per minute (pnt/h to kl/min)0.00000788627455043
Pints per hour to Kilolitres per hour (pnt/h to kl/h)0.0004731764730258
Pints per hour to Cubic meters per second (pnt/h to m3/s)1.3143790917383e-7
Pints per hour to Cubic meters per minute (pnt/h to m3/min)0.00000788627455043
Pints per hour to Cubic meters per hour (pnt/h to m3/h)0.0004731764730258
Pints per hour to Cubic meters per day (pnt/h to m3/d)0.01135623535262
Pints per hour to Cubic meters per year (pnt/h to m3/a)4.1478649625441
Pints per hour to Cubic kilometers per second (pnt/h to km3/s)1.3143790917383e-16
Pints per hour to Teaspoons per second (pnt/h to tsp/s)0.02666666666667
Pints per hour to Tablespoons per second (pnt/h to Tbs/s)0.008888888888889
Pints per hour to Cubic inches per second (pnt/h to in3/s)0.008020870304532
Pints per hour to Cubic inches per minute (pnt/h to in3/min)0.4812522182719
Pints per hour to Cubic inches per hour (pnt/h to in3/h)28.875133096317
Pints per hour to Fluid Ounces per second (pnt/h to fl-oz/s)0.004444444444444
Pints per hour to Fluid Ounces per minute (pnt/h to fl-oz/min)0.2666666666667
Pints per hour to Fluid Ounces per hour (pnt/h to fl-oz/h)16
Pints per hour to Cups per second (pnt/h to cup/s)0.0005555555555556
Pints per hour to Pints per second (pnt/h to pnt/s)0.0002777777777778
Pints per hour to Pints per minute (pnt/h to pnt/min)0.01666666666667
Pints per hour to Quarts per second (pnt/h to qt/s)0.0001388888888889
Pints per hour to Gallons per second (pnt/h to gal/s)0.00003472222222222
Pints per hour to Gallons per minute (pnt/h to gal/min)0.002083333333333
Pints per hour to Gallons per hour (pnt/h to gal/h)0.125
Pints per hour to Cubic feet per second (pnt/h to ft3/s)0.000004641688349153
Pints per hour to Cubic feet per minute (pnt/h to ft3/min)0.0002785013009492
Pints per hour to Cubic feet per hour (pnt/h to ft3/h)0.01671007805695
Pints per hour to Cubic yards per second (pnt/h to yd3/s)1.719141306109e-7
Pints per hour to Cubic yards per minute (pnt/h to yd3/min)0.00001031484783665
Pints per hour to Cubic yards per hour (pnt/h to yd3/h)0.0006188908701992

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