Pint per second [pnt/s] to Kilolitre per second [kl/s] Converter
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How to Convert Pint per second to Kilolitre per secondKilolitre per second
1 pnt/s = 0.00047317647302579 kl/s
1 kl/s = 2113.37641875 pnt/s
Example: convert 95 pnt/s to kl/s:
95 pnt/s = 95 x 0.00047317647302579 = 0.044951764937450046 kl/s
Pint per second
Definition: A pint per second (pnt/s) is a unit of volumetric flow rate that measures the volume of a fluid passing through a surface per unit of time. It represents the amount of fluid volume, measured in pints, that flows every second.
History/origin: The 'pint' is a unit of volume in both the imperial and United States customary systems of measurement. Its historical origins can be traced back to traditional systems of liquid measurement. The 'per second' component indicates a rate of change over time.
Current use: Pints per second is generally used in situations where relatively large volumes are being transferred quickly. This could be found in industrial pumping systems or rapid filling 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.
Pint per second to Kilolitre per second Conversion Table
Pint per second [pnt/s] | Kilolitre per second [kl/s] |
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0.01 pnt/s | 0.000004731764730257899 kl/s |
0.1 pnt/s | 0.000047317647302579 kl/s |
1 pnt/s | 0.00047317647302579 kl/s |
10 pnt/s | 0.0047317647302579 kl/s |
50 pnt/s | 0.023658823651289497 kl/s |
100 pnt/s | 0.047317647302578994 kl/s |
1000 pnt/s | 0.47317647302578997 kl/s |
10000 pnt/s | 4.7317647302579 kl/s |
Common pairs of Volumetric Flow Rate