Cubic meter per minute [m3/min] to Kilolitre per second [kl/s] Converter
m3/min
kl/s
How to Convert Cubic meter per minute to Kilolitre per secondKilolitre per second
1 m3/min = 0.016666666666666666 kl/s
1 kl/s = 59.99999999999999 m3/min
Example: convert 17 m3/min to kl/s:
17 m3/min = 17 x 0.016666666666666666 = 0.2833333333333333 kl/s
Cubic meter per minute
Definition: A cubic meter per minute (m3/min) is a unit of volumetric flow rate indicating one cubic meter of substance passing a point in one minute. It measures medium to large volumes of fluid or gas flow.
History/origin: Derived from the cubic meter, the SI unit for volume. 'Per minute' specifies the rate of flow. This unit became important with the increasing need for accurate measurement and control of fluids and gasses in industrial and engineering applications.
Current use: M3/min is employed in ventilation systems, industrial processes involving moderate fluid or gas flow, and in measuring the output of pumps and compressors. It is also used to quantify the flow of air in HVAC systems and the flow of fluids in manufacturing processes.
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 meter per minute to Kilolitre per second Conversion Table
Cubic meter per minute [m3/min] | Kilolitre per second [kl/s] |
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0.01 m3/min | 0.0001666666666666667 kl/s |
0.1 m3/min | 0.001666666666666667 kl/s |
1 m3/min | 0.016666666666666666 kl/s |
10 m3/min | 0.16666666666666669 kl/s |
50 m3/min | 0.8333333333333334 kl/s |
100 m3/min | 1.6666666666666667 kl/s |
1000 m3/min | 16.666666666666668 kl/s |
10000 m3/min | 166.66666666666669 kl/s |
Common pairs of Volumetric Flow Rate