Cubic kilometer per second [km3/s] to Kilolitre per second [kl/s] Converter
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How to Convert Cubic kilometer per second to Kilolitre per secondKilolitre per second
1 km3/s = 1000000000 kl/s
1 kl/s = 1e-9 km3/s
Example: convert 22 km3/s to kl/s:
22 km3/s = 22 x 1000000000 = 22000000000 kl/s
Cubic kilometer per second
Definition: A cubic kilometer per second (km3/s) is a unit of volumetric flow rate representing one cubic kilometer of substance passing a point in one second. It is used to measure extremely large volumes of fluid or gas flow.
History/origin: The unit combines the cubic kilometer, a very large unit of volume, with 'per second,' indicating an extremely high rate of flow. It's primarily used in geological or astrophysical contexts where vast quantities are involved.
Current use: Km3/s is used in fields such as astrophysics (e.g., measuring material ejected from celestial events), geology (e.g., estimating the volume of volcanic eruptions), and extremely large scale fluid dynamic modeling.
Kilolitre per second
Definition: A kilolitre per second (kl/s) is a unit of volumetric flow rate equal to 1,000 liters passing a point in one second. It is used to measure large volumes of liquid flow.
History/origin: The kilolitre is a metric unit of volume, derived from the litre (symbol: L), with the prefix 'kilo-' indicating a factor of 1000. The 'per second' component indicates a rate of flow over time, making the unit suitable for flow rate measurements. Its origin is directly tied to the establishment of the metric system in France in the late 18th century.
Current use: Kl/s is used in industrial processes, water management, and large-scale fluid transfer applications where quantifying high flow rates is necessary. Examples include measuring water flow in large pipelines, industrial coolant systems, and discharge rates from reservoirs.
Cubic kilometer per second to Kilolitre per second Conversion Table
Cubic kilometer per second [km3/s] | Kilolitre per second [kl/s] |
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0.01 km3/s | 10000000 kl/s |
0.1 km3/s | 100000000 kl/s |
1 km3/s | 1000000000 kl/s |
10 km3/s | 10000000000 kl/s |
50 km3/s | 50000000000 kl/s |
100 km3/s | 100000000000 kl/s |
1000 km3/s | 1000000000000 kl/s |
10000 km3/s | 10000000000000 kl/s |
Common pairs of Volumetric Flow Rate