Kilogram per minute (kg/min) is a fascinating unit often used to measure flow rate in industrial processes, especially in sectors such as manufacturing, chemical processing, and food production. It quantifies how much mass, measured in kilograms, is transferred or produced every minute. This unit can be vital for ensuring efficiency and consistency in production lines, where controlling the flow of materials can directly influence product quality and operational costs.
Interestingly, the concept of flow rates dates back to ancient civilizations, where early forms of water clocks relied on consistent flow to measure time, showcasing humanity’s longstanding interest in the movement and measurement of materials. In modern applications, understanding and optimizing flow rates like kilograms per minute can lead to innovations in material handling and resource management, potentially impacting sustainable practices and minimizing waste.
“Ton per hour” is a unit that highlights the sheer scale of industrial processes, often used in fields like mining, manufacturing, and shipping. Imagine a conveyor belt moving continuously for an entire hour, transporting the weight of a small house. This unit offers a practical way to assess and optimize the efficiency of systems handling large volumes of material.
Interestingly, the origins of the word “ton” trace back to the Middle English term “tunne,” meaning a large cask or barrel, which was used to indicate capacity, not weight. By evaluating materials flow in tons per hour, industries can benchmark their productivity, ensuring operations meet the demands of modern supply chains and showcasing the remarkable capacities of contemporary machinery.
Kilograms per minute | Tons per hour |
---|---|
0
kg/min
|
0
mt/h
|
10
kg/min
|
0.6
mt/h
|
20
kg/min
|
1.2
mt/h
|
30
kg/min
|
1.8
mt/h
|
40
kg/min
|
2.4
mt/h
|
50
kg/min
|
3
mt/h
|
60
kg/min
|
3.6
mt/h
|
70
kg/min
|
4.2
mt/h
|
80
kg/min
|
4.8
mt/h
|
90
kg/min
|
5.4
mt/h
|
100
kg/min
|
6
mt/h
|
110
kg/min
|
6.6
mt/h
|
120
kg/min
|
7.2
mt/h
|
130
kg/min
|
7.8
mt/h
|
140
kg/min
|
8.4
mt/h
|
150
kg/min
|
9
mt/h
|
160
kg/min
|
9.6
mt/h
|
170
kg/min
|
10.2
mt/h
|
180
kg/min
|
10.8
mt/h
|
190
kg/min
|
11.4
mt/h
|
200
kg/min
|
12
mt/h
|
210
kg/min
|
12.6
mt/h
|
220
kg/min
|
13.2
mt/h
|
230
kg/min
|
13.8
mt/h
|
240
kg/min
|
14.4
mt/h
|
250
kg/min
|
15
mt/h
|
260
kg/min
|
15.6
mt/h
|
270
kg/min
|
16.2
mt/h
|
280
kg/min
|
16.8
mt/h
|
290
kg/min
|
17.4
mt/h
|
300
kg/min
|
18
mt/h
|
310
kg/min
|
18.6
mt/h
|
320
kg/min
|
19.2
mt/h
|
330
kg/min
|
19.8
mt/h
|
340
kg/min
|
20.4
mt/h
|
350
kg/min
|
21
mt/h
|
360
kg/min
|
21.6
mt/h
|
370
kg/min
|
22.2
mt/h
|
380
kg/min
|
22.8
mt/h
|
390
kg/min
|
23.4
mt/h
|
400
kg/min
|
24
mt/h
|
410
kg/min
|
24.6
mt/h
|
420
kg/min
|
25.2
mt/h
|
430
kg/min
|
25.8
mt/h
|
440
kg/min
|
26.4
mt/h
|
450
kg/min
|
27
mt/h
|
460
kg/min
|
27.6
mt/h
|
470
kg/min
|
28.2
mt/h
|
480
kg/min
|
28.8
mt/h
|
490
kg/min
|
29.4
mt/h
|
500
kg/min
|
30
mt/h
|
510
kg/min
|
30.6
mt/h
|
520
kg/min
|
31.2
mt/h
|
530
kg/min
|
31.8
mt/h
|
540
kg/min
|
32.4
mt/h
|
550
kg/min
|
33
mt/h
|
560
kg/min
|
33.6
mt/h
|
570
kg/min
|
34.2
mt/h
|
580
kg/min
|
34.8
mt/h
|
590
kg/min
|
35.4
mt/h
|
600
kg/min
|
36
mt/h
|
610
kg/min
|
36.6
mt/h
|
620
kg/min
|
37.2
mt/h
|
630
kg/min
|
37.8
mt/h
|
640
kg/min
|
38.4
mt/h
|
650
kg/min
|
39
mt/h
|
660
kg/min
|
39.6
mt/h
|
670
kg/min
|
40.2
mt/h
|
680
kg/min
|
40.8
mt/h
|
690
kg/min
|
41.4
mt/h
|
700
kg/min
|
42
mt/h
|
710
kg/min
|
42.6
mt/h
|
720
kg/min
|
43.2
mt/h
|
730
kg/min
|
43.8
mt/h
|
740
kg/min
|
44.4
mt/h
|
750
kg/min
|
45
mt/h
|
760
kg/min
|
45.6
mt/h
|
770
kg/min
|
46.2
mt/h
|
780
kg/min
|
46.8
mt/h
|
790
kg/min
|
47.4
mt/h
|
800
kg/min
|
48
mt/h
|
810
kg/min
|
48.6
mt/h
|
820
kg/min
|
49.2
mt/h
|
830
kg/min
|
49.8
mt/h
|
840
kg/min
|
50.4
mt/h
|
850
kg/min
|
51
mt/h
|
860
kg/min
|
51.6
mt/h
|
870
kg/min
|
52.2
mt/h
|
880
kg/min
|
52.8
mt/h
|
890
kg/min
|
53.4
mt/h
|
900
kg/min
|
54
mt/h
|
910
kg/min
|
54.6
mt/h
|
920
kg/min
|
55.2
mt/h
|
930
kg/min
|
55.8
mt/h
|
940
kg/min
|
56.4
mt/h
|
950
kg/min
|
57
mt/h
|
960
kg/min
|
57.6
mt/h
|
970
kg/min
|
58.2
mt/h
|
980
kg/min
|
58.8
mt/h
|
990
kg/min
|
59.4
mt/h
|
1000
kg/min
|
60
mt/h
|
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