Pounds per second to Kilograms per hour conversion

How to convert pounds per second to kilograms per hour?

To convert pounds per second (lbs/s) to kilograms per hour (kg/h), follow these steps:

1. Convert Pounds to Kilograms: Since 1 pound is equal to approximately 0.453592 kilograms.

2. Convert Seconds to Hours: Since 1 hour is equal to 3600 seconds (60 minutes * 60 seconds).

Given: $1 \text{ lbs/s} = 1 \text{ pounds per second}$

Firstly, we convert the pounds to kilograms: $1 \text{ lbs/s} \times 0.453592 \text{ kg/lb} = 0.453592 \text{ kg/s}$

Next, we convert the rate from per second to per hour: $0.453592 \text{ kg/s} \times 3600 \text{ seconds/hour} = 1632.9312 \text{ kg/h}$

So, 1 pound per second is equal to 1632.9312 kilograms per hour.

Real-World Examples

1. Industrial Conveyor Belt: If a conveyor belt moves grains at a rate of 2 lbs/s, converting this to kg/h: $2 \text{ lbs/s} \times 0.453592 \text{ kg/lb} = 0.907184 \text{ kg/s}$ $0.907184 \text{ kg/s} \times 3600 \text{ seconds/hour} = 3265.8624 \text{ kg/h}$

2. Water Flow in Industrial Processes: If a pipe transports water at a flow rate of 5 lbs/s, converting this to kg/h: $5 \text{ lbs/s} \times 0.453592 \text{ kg/lb} = 2.26796 \text{ kg/s}$ $2.26796 \text{ kg/s} \times 3600 \text{ seconds/hour} = 8164.656 \text{ kg/h}$

3. Feeding Rate in Animal Husbandry: If an automated feeder dispenses 0.5 lbs/s of feed, converting this to kg/h: $0.5 \text{ lbs/s} \times 0.453592 \text{ kg/lb} = 0.226796 \text{ kg/s}$ $0.226796 \text{ kg/s} \times 3600 \text{ seconds/hour} = 816.4656 \text{ kg/h}$

By following these steps, you can convert any quantity from pounds per second to kilograms per hour, making it easier to understand and compare these measurements in different contexts.