The “pound per hour” (lb/h) is a unit of flow rate often used in engineering and manufacturing to describe the mass of a substance, such as steam or fuel, moving through a system over time. While commonly associated with industrial processes, this unit plays a crucial role in everyday appliances, like HVAC systems, to ensure optimal performance and energy efficiency by precisely managing the flow of refrigerant or air.
Historically, the pound per hour measurement gained prominence during the Industrial Revolution when steam engines were vital for transportation and industry. By calculating steam flow in pounds per hour, engineers of the time could effectively control machinery, optimize fuel use, and enhance productivity—a legacy that continues to influence modern engineering practices.
The unit “kilogram per hour” (kg/h) is frequently used in industries where materials are consistently required over time, such as chemical manufacturing or food processing. This unit effectively combines mass and time, enabling businesses to optimize processes by assessing and controlling the rate of raw material consumption or product output. Unlike large-scale units, which can be impractical for granular measurements, kg/h is ideal for inline monitoring and ensures that processes remain efficient and sustainable.
Interestingly, kg/h units can be crucial in environmental applications. By measuring emissions or waste streams in terms of kg/h, companies can better comply with regulatory standards and implement more effective waste management strategies, contributing to eco-friendly practices. This unit thus not only helps improve productivity but also promotes environmental responsibility.
Pounds per hour | Kilograms per hour |
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0
lb/h
|
0
kg/h
|
100
lb/h
|
45.3592
kg/h
|
200
lb/h
|
90.7184
kg/h
|
300
lb/h
|
136.0776
kg/h
|
400
lb/h
|
181.4368
kg/h
|
500
lb/h
|
226.796
kg/h
|
600
lb/h
|
272.1552
kg/h
|
700
lb/h
|
317.5144
kg/h
|
800
lb/h
|
362.8736
kg/h
|
900
lb/h
|
408.2328
kg/h
|
1000
lb/h
|
453.592
kg/h
|
1100
lb/h
|
498.9512
kg/h
|
1200
lb/h
|
544.3104
kg/h
|
1300
lb/h
|
589.6696
kg/h
|
1400
lb/h
|
635.0288
kg/h
|
1500
lb/h
|
680.388
kg/h
|
1600
lb/h
|
725.7472
kg/h
|
1700
lb/h
|
771.1064
kg/h
|
1800
lb/h
|
816.4656
kg/h
|
1900
lb/h
|
861.8248
kg/h
|
2000
lb/h
|
907.184
kg/h
|
2100
lb/h
|
952.5432
kg/h
|
2200
lb/h
|
997.9024
kg/h
|
2300
lb/h
|
1043.2616
kg/h
|
2400
lb/h
|
1088.6208
kg/h
|
2500
lb/h
|
1133.98
kg/h
|
2600
lb/h
|
1179.3392
kg/h
|
2700
lb/h
|
1224.6984
kg/h
|
2800
lb/h
|
1270.0576
kg/h
|
2900
lb/h
|
1315.4168
kg/h
|
3000
lb/h
|
1360.776
kg/h
|
3100
lb/h
|
1406.1352
kg/h
|
3200
lb/h
|
1451.4944
kg/h
|
3300
lb/h
|
1496.8536
kg/h
|
3400
lb/h
|
1542.2128
kg/h
|
3500
lb/h
|
1587.572
kg/h
|
3600
lb/h
|
1632.9312
kg/h
|
3700
lb/h
|
1678.2904
kg/h
|
3800
lb/h
|
1723.6496
kg/h
|
3900
lb/h
|
1769.0088
kg/h
|
4000
lb/h
|
1814.368
kg/h
|
4100
lb/h
|
1859.7272
kg/h
|
4200
lb/h
|
1905.0864
kg/h
|
4300
lb/h
|
1950.4456
kg/h
|
4400
lb/h
|
1995.8048
kg/h
|
4500
lb/h
|
2041.164
kg/h
|
4600
lb/h
|
2086.5232
kg/h
|
4700
lb/h
|
2131.8824
kg/h
|
4800
lb/h
|
2177.2416
kg/h
|
4900
lb/h
|
2222.6008
kg/h
|
5000
lb/h
|
2267.96
kg/h
|
5100
lb/h
|
2313.3192
kg/h
|
5200
lb/h
|
2358.6784
kg/h
|
5300
lb/h
|
2404.0376
kg/h
|
5400
lb/h
|
2449.3968
kg/h
|
5500
lb/h
|
2494.756
kg/h
|
5600
lb/h
|
2540.1152
kg/h
|
5700
lb/h
|
2585.4744
kg/h
|
5800
lb/h
|
2630.8336
kg/h
|
5900
lb/h
|
2676.1928
kg/h
|
6000
lb/h
|
2721.552
kg/h
|
6100
lb/h
|
2766.9112
kg/h
|
6200
lb/h
|
2812.2704
kg/h
|
6300
lb/h
|
2857.6296
kg/h
|
6400
lb/h
|
2902.9888
kg/h
|
6500
lb/h
|
2948.348
kg/h
|
6600
lb/h
|
2993.7072
kg/h
|
6700
lb/h
|
3039.0664
kg/h
|
6800
lb/h
|
3084.4256
kg/h
|
6900
lb/h
|
3129.7848
kg/h
|
7000
lb/h
|
3175.144
kg/h
|
7100
lb/h
|
3220.5032
kg/h
|
7200
lb/h
|
3265.8624
kg/h
|
7300
lb/h
|
3311.2216
kg/h
|
7400
lb/h
|
3356.5808
kg/h
|
7500
lb/h
|
3401.94
kg/h
|
7600
lb/h
|
3447.2992
kg/h
|
7700
lb/h
|
3492.6584
kg/h
|
7800
lb/h
|
3538.0176
kg/h
|
7900
lb/h
|
3583.3768
kg/h
|
8000
lb/h
|
3628.736
kg/h
|
8100
lb/h
|
3674.0952
kg/h
|
8200
lb/h
|
3719.4544
kg/h
|
8300
lb/h
|
3764.8136
kg/h
|
8400
lb/h
|
3810.1728
kg/h
|
8500
lb/h
|
3855.532
kg/h
|
8600
lb/h
|
3900.8912
kg/h
|
8700
lb/h
|
3946.2504
kg/h
|
8800
lb/h
|
3991.6096
kg/h
|
8900
lb/h
|
4036.9688
kg/h
|
9000
lb/h
|
4082.328
kg/h
|
9100
lb/h
|
4127.6872
kg/h
|
9200
lb/h
|
4173.0464
kg/h
|
9300
lb/h
|
4218.4056
kg/h
|
9400
lb/h
|
4263.7648
kg/h
|
9500
lb/h
|
4309.124
kg/h
|
9600
lb/h
|
4354.4832
kg/h
|
9700
lb/h
|
4399.8424
kg/h
|
9800
lb/h
|
4445.2016
kg/h
|
9900
lb/h
|
4490.5608
kg/h
|
10000
lb/h
|
4535.92
kg/h
|
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