A kilolitre per minute (kL/min) is a unit of flow rate, often applied in contexts like industrial processes, large-scale water management, and even firefighting operations. It measures the volume of liquid flowing at a rate of 1,000 liters per minute, which is a staggering amount of liquid when you consider it could fill an Olympic-sized swimming pool in less than a day. This unit showcases the dynamic capabilities of modern infrastructure and technology, particularly in water treatment plants, where flow rates are crucial for maintaining efficient systems. In today’s world, understanding these units helps us appreciate the sheer scale and precision involved in managing vital resources across the globe.
The cubic inch per second (in³/s) might seem like an obscure unit, but it plays a crucial role in various engineering and fluid dynamics applications. This unit measures volumetric flow rate, indicating how quickly a fluid moves through a system. While gallons or liters per minute might be more familiar, cubic inches per second offer precision in industries where small-scale fluid control is crucial, such as in microfluidics or precision-engineered machinery.
Intriguingly, the cubic inch, a prevalent measure in American automotive history, was key in defining engine sizes. Understanding flow rates in cubic inches per second can be vital when optimizing fuel or coolant systems in vintage cars. Its usage spans from classic car enthusiasts to cutting-edge technology in industrial systems, making it both historically significant and essential in modern engineering contexts.
Kilolitres per minute | Cubic inches per second |
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0
kl/min
|
0
in³/s
|
10
kl/min
|
10170.6709
in³/s
|
20
kl/min
|
20341.34179
in³/s
|
30
kl/min
|
30512.01269
in³/s
|
40
kl/min
|
40682.68358
in³/s
|
50
kl/min
|
50853.35448
in³/s
|
60
kl/min
|
61024.02537
in³/s
|
70
kl/min
|
71194.69627
in³/s
|
80
kl/min
|
81365.36717
in³/s
|
90
kl/min
|
91536.03806
in³/s
|
100
kl/min
|
101706.70896
in³/s
|
110
kl/min
|
111877.37985
in³/s
|
120
kl/min
|
122048.05075
in³/s
|
130
kl/min
|
132218.72164
in³/s
|
140
kl/min
|
142389.39254
in³/s
|
150
kl/min
|
152560.06344
in³/s
|
160
kl/min
|
162730.73433
in³/s
|
170
kl/min
|
172901.40523
in³/s
|
180
kl/min
|
183072.07612
in³/s
|
190
kl/min
|
193242.74702
in³/s
|
200
kl/min
|
203413.41791
in³/s
|
210
kl/min
|
213584.08881
in³/s
|
220
kl/min
|
223754.7597
in³/s
|
230
kl/min
|
233925.4306
in³/s
|
240
kl/min
|
244096.1015
in³/s
|
250
kl/min
|
254266.77239
in³/s
|
260
kl/min
|
264437.44329
in³/s
|
270
kl/min
|
274608.11418
in³/s
|
280
kl/min
|
284778.78508
in³/s
|
290
kl/min
|
294949.45597
in³/s
|
300
kl/min
|
305120.12687
in³/s
|
310
kl/min
|
315290.79777
in³/s
|
320
kl/min
|
325461.46866
in³/s
|
330
kl/min
|
335632.13956
in³/s
|
340
kl/min
|
345802.81045
in³/s
|
350
kl/min
|
355973.48135
in³/s
|
360
kl/min
|
366144.15224
in³/s
|
370
kl/min
|
376314.82314
in³/s
|
380
kl/min
|
386485.49404
in³/s
|
390
kl/min
|
396656.16493
in³/s
|
400
kl/min
|
406826.83583
in³/s
|
410
kl/min
|
416997.50672
in³/s
|
420
kl/min
|
427168.17762
in³/s
|
430
kl/min
|
437338.84851
in³/s
|
440
kl/min
|
447509.51941
in³/s
|
450
kl/min
|
457680.19031
in³/s
|
460
kl/min
|
467850.8612
in³/s
|
470
kl/min
|
478021.5321
in³/s
|
480
kl/min
|
488192.20299
in³/s
|
490
kl/min
|
498362.87389
in³/s
|
500
kl/min
|
508533.54478
in³/s
|
510
kl/min
|
518704.21568
in³/s
|
520
kl/min
|
528874.88657
in³/s
|
530
kl/min
|
539045.55747
in³/s
|
540
kl/min
|
549216.22837
in³/s
|
550
kl/min
|
559386.89926
in³/s
|
560
kl/min
|
569557.57016
in³/s
|
570
kl/min
|
579728.24105
in³/s
|
580
kl/min
|
589898.91195
in³/s
|
590
kl/min
|
600069.58284
in³/s
|
600
kl/min
|
610240.25374
in³/s
|
610
kl/min
|
620410.92464
in³/s
|
620
kl/min
|
630581.59553
in³/s
|
630
kl/min
|
640752.26643
in³/s
|
640
kl/min
|
650922.93732
in³/s
|
650
kl/min
|
661093.60822
in³/s
|
660
kl/min
|
671264.27911
in³/s
|
670
kl/min
|
681434.95001
in³/s
|
680
kl/min
|
691605.62091
in³/s
|
690
kl/min
|
701776.2918
in³/s
|
700
kl/min
|
711946.9627
in³/s
|
710
kl/min
|
722117.63359
in³/s
|
720
kl/min
|
732288.30449
in³/s
|
730
kl/min
|
742458.97538
in³/s
|
740
kl/min
|
752629.64628
in³/s
|
750
kl/min
|
762800.31718
in³/s
|
760
kl/min
|
772970.98807
in³/s
|
770
kl/min
|
783141.65897
in³/s
|
780
kl/min
|
793312.32986
in³/s
|
790
kl/min
|
803483.00076
in³/s
|
800
kl/min
|
813653.67165
in³/s
|
810
kl/min
|
823824.34255
in³/s
|
820
kl/min
|
833995.01344
in³/s
|
830
kl/min
|
844165.68434
in³/s
|
840
kl/min
|
854336.35524
in³/s
|
850
kl/min
|
864507.02613
in³/s
|
860
kl/min
|
874677.69703
in³/s
|
870
kl/min
|
884848.36792
in³/s
|
880
kl/min
|
895019.03882
in³/s
|
890
kl/min
|
905189.70971
in³/s
|
900
kl/min
|
915360.38061
in³/s
|
910
kl/min
|
925531.05151
in³/s
|
920
kl/min
|
935701.7224
in³/s
|
930
kl/min
|
945872.3933
in³/s
|
940
kl/min
|
956043.06419
in³/s
|
950
kl/min
|
966213.73509
in³/s
|
960
kl/min
|
976384.40598
in³/s
|
970
kl/min
|
986555.07688
in³/s
|
980
kl/min
|
996725.74778
in³/s
|
990
kl/min
|
1006896.41867
in³/s
|
1000
kl/min
|
1017067.08957
in³/s
|
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