Pints per second (pnt/s) to Litres per hour (l/h) conversion

Pints per second to Litres per hour conversion table

Pints per second (pnt/s)Litres per hour (l/h)
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11703.4353028928
23406.8706057857
35110.3059086785
46813.7412115714
58517.1765144642
610220.611817357
711924.04712025
813627.482423143
915330.917726036
1017034.353028928
2034068.706057857
3051103.059086785
4068137.412115714
5085171.765144642
60102206.11817357
70119240.4712025
80136274.82423143
90153309.17726036
100170343.53028928
10001703435.3028928

How to convert pints per second to litres per hour?

The conversion between pints per second and litres per hour involves understanding the relationship between these units of volume flow rate. Here's a breakdown of how to perform this conversion, along with relevant examples.

Conversion Fundamentals

To convert pints per second to litres per hour, you need to know the conversion factors:

  • 1 US pint is approximately 0.473176 litres.
  • 1 hour is equal to 3600 seconds.

Therefore, the conversion can be done in the following steps:

Converting Pints per Second to Litres per Hour

  1. Convert Pints to Litres:

    Multiply the number of pints by the conversion factor to get litres:

    Litres=Pints×0.473176\text{Litres} = \text{Pints} \times 0.473176

  2. Convert Seconds to Hours:

    Multiply the result by the number of seconds in an hour (3600) to get litres per hour:

    Litres per Hour=Litres×3600\text{Litres per Hour} = \text{Litres} \times 3600

Combining these steps into a single formula:

Litres per Hour=Pints per Second×0.473176×3600\text{Litres per Hour} = \text{Pints per Second} \times 0.473176 \times 3600

For 1 pint per second:

Litres per Hour=1×0.473176×3600=1703.4336\text{Litres per Hour} = 1 \times 0.473176 \times 3600 = 1703.4336

So, 1 pint per second is approximately equal to 1703.4336 litres per hour.

Converting Litres per Hour to Pints per Second

To convert litres per hour to pints per second, you need to reverse the process:

  1. Convert Litres to Pints:

    Divide the number of litres by the conversion factor to get pints:

    Pints=Litres0.473176\text{Pints} = \frac{\text{Litres}}{0.473176}

  2. Convert Hours to Seconds:

    Divide the result by the number of seconds in an hour (3600) to get pints per second:

    Pints per Second=Pints3600\text{Pints per Second} = \frac{\text{Pints}}{3600}

Combining these steps into a single formula:

Pints per Second=Litres per Hour0.473176×3600\text{Pints per Second} = \frac{\text{Litres per Hour}}{0.473176 \times 3600}

For 1 litre per hour:

Pints per Second=10.473176×3600=0.0005869\text{Pints per Second} = \frac{1}{0.473176 \times 3600} = 0.0005869

So, 1 litre per hour is approximately equal to 0.0005869 pints per second.

Volume Flow Rate and the Continuity Equation

Volume flow rate is a fundamental concept in fluid dynamics. It's the volume of fluid that passes through a given surface per unit time. It is closely related to the Continuity Equation, which states that for an incompressible fluid, the volume flow rate remains constant.

The continuity equation is expressed as:

A1v1=A2v2A_1v_1 = A_2v_2

Where:

  • A1A_1 and A2A_2 are the cross-sectional areas of the fluid flow at two different points.
  • v1v_1 and v2v_2 are the velocities of the fluid at those points.

This concept is vital in designing pipelines, nozzles, and various fluid-handling systems.

Real-World Examples

  1. Water Flow in Irrigation:

    • Converting water flow rates from sprinklers or irrigation systems. For example, a sprinkler might output water at a rate measured in litres per hour, but for engineering calculations, you might need the rate in pints per second.
  2. Medical Infusion Pumps:

    • Medical infusion pumps administer fluids to patients. The flow rates might be programmed in litres per hour, but for accurate dosing calculations, conversions to smaller units (like pints per second if necessary) are essential.
  3. Industrial Processes:

    • In chemical plants or manufacturing facilities, liquids are often pumped or transferred between tanks. Flow rates are critical for maintaining the correct proportions and reaction rates. These rates might be measured and controlled in various units, requiring conversions for process optimization.
  4. Fuel Consumption:

    • Measuring fuel consumption rates for vehicles. While typically measured in litres per 100 km or miles per gallon, converting to litres per hour (and potentially pints per second) can be useful for engine performance analysis and fuel efficiency studies.

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 hour to other unit conversions.

What is pints per second?

Pints per second (pint/s) measures the volume of fluid that passes a point in a given amount of time. It's a unit of volumetric flow rate, commonly used for liquids.

Understanding Pints per Second

Pints per second is a rate, indicating how many pints of a substance flow past a specific point every second. It is typically a more practical unit for measuring smaller flow rates, while larger flow rates might be expressed in gallons per minute or liters per second.

Formation of the Unit

The unit is derived from two base units:

  • Pint (pint): A unit of volume. In the US system, there are both liquid and dry pints. Here, we refer to liquid pints.
  • Second (s): A unit of time.

Combining these, we get pints per second (pint/s), representing volume per unit time.

Formula and Calculation

Flow rate (QQ) is generally calculated as:

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

Where:

  • QQ is the flow rate (in pints per second)
  • VV is the volume (in pints)
  • tt is the time (in seconds)

Real-World Examples & Conversions

While "pints per second" might not be the most common unit encountered daily, understanding the concept of volume flow rate is crucial. Here are a few related examples and conversions to provide perspective:

  • Dosing Pumps: Small dosing pumps used in chemical processing or water treatment might operate at flow rates measurable in pints per second.
  • Small Streams/Waterfalls: The flow rate of a small stream or the outflow of a small waterfall could be estimated in pints per second.

Conversions to other common units:

  • 1 pint/s = 0.125 gallons/s
  • 1 pint/s = 7.48 gallons/minute
  • 1 pint/s = 0.473 liters/s
  • 1 pint/s = 473.176 milliliters/s

Related Concepts and Applications

While there isn't a specific "law" tied directly to pints per second, it's essential to understand how flow rate relates to other physical principles:

  • Fluid Dynamics: Pints per second is a practical unit within fluid dynamics, helping to describe the motion of liquids.

  • Continuity Equation: The principle of mass conservation in fluid dynamics leads to the continuity equation, which states that for an incompressible fluid in a closed system, the mass flow rate is constant. For a fluid with constant density ρ\rho, the volumetric flow rate QQ is constant. Mathematically, this can be expressed as:

    A1v1=A2v2A_1v_1 = A_2v_2

    Where AA is the cross-sectional area of the flow and vv is the average velocity. This equation means that if you decrease the cross-sectional area, the velocity of the flow must increase to maintain a constant flow rate in m3/sm^3/s or pint/spint/s.

  • Hagen-Poiseuille Equation: This equation describes the pressure drop of an incompressible and Newtonian fluid in laminar flow through a long cylindrical pipe. Flow rate is directly proportional to the pressure difference and inversely proportional to the fluid's viscosity and the length of the pipe.

    Q=πr4ΔP8ηLQ = \frac{\pi r^4 \Delta P}{8 \eta L}

    Where:

    • QQ is the volumetric flow rate (e.g., in m3/sm^3/s).
    • rr is the radius of the pipe.
    • ΔP\Delta P is the pressure difference between the ends of the pipe.
    • η\eta is the dynamic viscosity of the fluid.
    • LL is the length of the pipe.

What is litres per hour?

Litres per hour (L/h) is a common unit for measuring the rate at which a volume of liquid flows. Understanding its meaning and applications can be helpful in various fields.

Understanding Litres per Hour (L/h)

Litres per hour (L/h) is a unit of volume flow rate. It indicates the volume of liquid, measured in litres, that passes a specific point in one hour. In simpler terms, it tells you how many litres of a substance are moving per hour.

Formation of the Unit

The unit is formed by combining two fundamental units:

  • Litre (L): A metric unit of volume, defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water at its maximum density (approximately 4°C).
  • Hour (h): A unit of time, equal to 60 minutes or 3600 seconds.

Therefore, 1 L/h means that one litre of a substance flows past a point in one hour.

Formula and Calculation

The flow rate (QQ) in litres per hour can be calculated using the following formula:

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

Where:

  • QQ = Flow rate (L/h)
  • VV = Volume (L)
  • tt = Time (h)

Real-World Examples

Litres per hour are used in many practical applications.

  • Water Usage: A household might use 500 L/h when all taps, showers, and appliances are running at once.
  • Medical Infusion: An IV drip might deliver medication at a rate of 0.1 L/h.
  • Fuel Consumption: A car might consume 5 L/h of fuel while idling.
  • Industrial Processes: A chemical plant might pump reactants at a rate of 2000 L/h into a reactor.
  • HVAC System: Condensate from a home air conditioner might drain at a rate of 1 L/h on a humid day.

Interesting Facts and Connections

While there isn't a specific "law" directly associated with litres per hour, the concept of flow rate is central to fluid dynamics, which is governed by laws like the Navier-Stokes equations. These equations describe the motion of viscous fluids and are fundamental in engineering and physics.

Conversion

Often, you might need to convert between L/h and other flow rate units. Here are some common conversions:

  • 1 L/h = 0.001 m3m^3/h (cubic meters per hour)
  • 1 L/h ≈ 0.264 US gallons per hour

Complete Pints per second conversion table

Enter # of Pints per second
Convert 1 pnt/s to other unitsResult
Pints per second to Cubic Millimeters per second (pnt/s to mm3/s)473176.47302579
Pints per second to Cubic Centimeters per second (pnt/s to cm3/s)473.17647302579
Pints per second to Cubic Decimeters per second (pnt/s to dm3/s)0.4731764730258
Pints per second to Cubic Decimeters per minute (pnt/s to dm3/min)28.390588381547
Pints per second to Cubic Decimeters per hour (pnt/s to dm3/h)1703.4353028928
Pints per second to Cubic Decimeters per day (pnt/s to dm3/d)40882.447269428
Pints per second to Cubic Decimeters per year (pnt/s to dm3/a)14932313.865159
Pints per second to Millilitres per second (pnt/s to ml/s)473.17647302579
Pints per second to Centilitres per second (pnt/s to cl/s)47.317647302579
Pints per second to Decilitres per second (pnt/s to dl/s)4.7317647302579
Pints per second to Litres per second (pnt/s to l/s)0.4731764730258
Pints per second to Litres per minute (pnt/s to l/min)28.390588381547
Pints per second to Litres per hour (pnt/s to l/h)1703.4353028928
Pints per second to Litres per day (pnt/s to l/d)40882.447269428
Pints per second to Litres per year (pnt/s to l/a)14932313.865159
Pints per second to Kilolitres per second (pnt/s to kl/s)0.0004731764730258
Pints per second to Kilolitres per minute (pnt/s to kl/min)0.02839058838155
Pints per second to Kilolitres per hour (pnt/s to kl/h)1.7034353028928
Pints per second to Cubic meters per second (pnt/s to m3/s)0.0004731764730258
Pints per second to Cubic meters per minute (pnt/s to m3/min)0.02839058838155
Pints per second to Cubic meters per hour (pnt/s to m3/h)1.7034353028928
Pints per second to Cubic meters per day (pnt/s to m3/d)40.882447269428
Pints per second to Cubic meters per year (pnt/s to m3/a)14932.313865159
Pints per second to Cubic kilometers per second (pnt/s to km3/s)4.7317647302579e-13
Pints per second to Teaspoons per second (pnt/s to tsp/s)96
Pints per second to Tablespoons per second (pnt/s to Tbs/s)32
Pints per second to Cubic inches per second (pnt/s to in3/s)28.875133096317
Pints per second to Cubic inches per minute (pnt/s to in3/min)1732.507985779
Pints per second to Cubic inches per hour (pnt/s to in3/h)103950.47914674
Pints per second to Fluid Ounces per second (pnt/s to fl-oz/s)16
Pints per second to Fluid Ounces per minute (pnt/s to fl-oz/min)960
Pints per second to Fluid Ounces per hour (pnt/s to fl-oz/h)57600
Pints per second to Cups per second (pnt/s to cup/s)2
Pints per second to Pints per minute (pnt/s to pnt/min)60
Pints per second to Pints per hour (pnt/s to pnt/h)3600
Pints per second to Quarts per second (pnt/s to qt/s)0.5
Pints per second to Gallons per second (pnt/s to gal/s)0.125
Pints per second to Gallons per minute (pnt/s to gal/min)7.5
Pints per second to Gallons per hour (pnt/s to gal/h)450
Pints per second to Cubic feet per second (pnt/s to ft3/s)0.01671007805695
Pints per second to Cubic feet per minute (pnt/s to ft3/min)1.0026046834171
Pints per second to Cubic feet per hour (pnt/s to ft3/h)60.156281005028
Pints per second to Cubic yards per second (pnt/s to yd3/s)0.0006188908701992
Pints per second to Cubic yards per minute (pnt/s to yd3/min)0.03713345221195
Pints per second to Cubic yards per hour (pnt/s to yd3/h)2.2280071327173

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