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 “cup per second” unit might seem reserved for the culinary world, but it can serve fascinating purposes beyond the kitchen. A cup per second is roughly equivalent to around 14.4 gallons per minute. Imagine filling an average swimming pool at this rate; it would take less than four hours to complete! Historically, fluid measurements like cups have roots in ancient times, with each culture adopting variations that suited their culinary and agricultural needs. In modern-day engineering, the cup per second measurement could be an engaging, albeit unconventional, way for expressing fluid flow in small-scale operations, such as artisanal breweries or boutique perfumeries, where precision and the allure of tradition often mingle.
Kilolitres per minute | Cups per second |
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0
kl/min
|
0
cup/s
|
10
kl/min
|
704.45881
cup/s
|
20
kl/min
|
1408.91761
cup/s
|
30
kl/min
|
2113.37642
cup/s
|
40
kl/min
|
2817.83523
cup/s
|
50
kl/min
|
3522.29403
cup/s
|
60
kl/min
|
4226.75284
cup/s
|
70
kl/min
|
4931.21164
cup/s
|
80
kl/min
|
5635.67045
cup/s
|
90
kl/min
|
6340.12926
cup/s
|
100
kl/min
|
7044.58806
cup/s
|
110
kl/min
|
7749.04687
cup/s
|
120
kl/min
|
8453.50568
cup/s
|
130
kl/min
|
9157.96448
cup/s
|
140
kl/min
|
9862.42329
cup/s
|
150
kl/min
|
10566.88209
cup/s
|
160
kl/min
|
11271.3409
cup/s
|
170
kl/min
|
11975.79971
cup/s
|
180
kl/min
|
12680.25851
cup/s
|
190
kl/min
|
13384.71732
cup/s
|
200
kl/min
|
14089.17613
cup/s
|
210
kl/min
|
14793.63493
cup/s
|
220
kl/min
|
15498.09374
cup/s
|
230
kl/min
|
16202.55254
cup/s
|
240
kl/min
|
16907.01135
cup/s
|
250
kl/min
|
17611.47016
cup/s
|
260
kl/min
|
18315.92896
cup/s
|
270
kl/min
|
19020.38777
cup/s
|
280
kl/min
|
19724.84658
cup/s
|
290
kl/min
|
20429.30538
cup/s
|
300
kl/min
|
21133.76419
cup/s
|
310
kl/min
|
21838.22299
cup/s
|
320
kl/min
|
22542.6818
cup/s
|
330
kl/min
|
23247.14061
cup/s
|
340
kl/min
|
23951.59941
cup/s
|
350
kl/min
|
24656.05822
cup/s
|
360
kl/min
|
25360.51703
cup/s
|
370
kl/min
|
26064.97583
cup/s
|
380
kl/min
|
26769.43464
cup/s
|
390
kl/min
|
27473.89344
cup/s
|
400
kl/min
|
28178.35225
cup/s
|
410
kl/min
|
28882.81106
cup/s
|
420
kl/min
|
29587.26986
cup/s
|
430
kl/min
|
30291.72867
cup/s
|
440
kl/min
|
30996.18748
cup/s
|
450
kl/min
|
31700.64628
cup/s
|
460
kl/min
|
32405.10509
cup/s
|
470
kl/min
|
33109.56389
cup/s
|
480
kl/min
|
33814.0227
cup/s
|
490
kl/min
|
34518.48151
cup/s
|
500
kl/min
|
35222.94031
cup/s
|
510
kl/min
|
35927.39912
cup/s
|
520
kl/min
|
36631.85793
cup/s
|
530
kl/min
|
37336.31673
cup/s
|
540
kl/min
|
38040.77554
cup/s
|
550
kl/min
|
38745.23434
cup/s
|
560
kl/min
|
39449.69315
cup/s
|
570
kl/min
|
40154.15196
cup/s
|
580
kl/min
|
40858.61076
cup/s
|
590
kl/min
|
41563.06957
cup/s
|
600
kl/min
|
42267.52838
cup/s
|
610
kl/min
|
42971.98718
cup/s
|
620
kl/min
|
43676.44599
cup/s
|
630
kl/min
|
44380.90479
cup/s
|
640
kl/min
|
45085.3636
cup/s
|
650
kl/min
|
45789.82241
cup/s
|
660
kl/min
|
46494.28121
cup/s
|
670
kl/min
|
47198.74002
cup/s
|
680
kl/min
|
47903.19883
cup/s
|
690
kl/min
|
48607.65763
cup/s
|
700
kl/min
|
49312.11644
cup/s
|
710
kl/min
|
50016.57524
cup/s
|
720
kl/min
|
50721.03405
cup/s
|
730
kl/min
|
51425.49286
cup/s
|
740
kl/min
|
52129.95166
cup/s
|
750
kl/min
|
52834.41047
cup/s
|
760
kl/min
|
53538.86928
cup/s
|
770
kl/min
|
54243.32808
cup/s
|
780
kl/min
|
54947.78689
cup/s
|
790
kl/min
|
55652.24569
cup/s
|
800
kl/min
|
56356.7045
cup/s
|
810
kl/min
|
57061.16331
cup/s
|
820
kl/min
|
57765.62211
cup/s
|
830
kl/min
|
58470.08092
cup/s
|
840
kl/min
|
59174.53973
cup/s
|
850
kl/min
|
59878.99853
cup/s
|
860
kl/min
|
60583.45734
cup/s
|
870
kl/min
|
61287.91614
cup/s
|
880
kl/min
|
61992.37495
cup/s
|
890
kl/min
|
62696.83376
cup/s
|
900
kl/min
|
63401.29256
cup/s
|
910
kl/min
|
64105.75137
cup/s
|
920
kl/min
|
64810.21018
cup/s
|
930
kl/min
|
65514.66898
cup/s
|
940
kl/min
|
66219.12779
cup/s
|
950
kl/min
|
66923.58659
cup/s
|
960
kl/min
|
67628.0454
cup/s
|
970
kl/min
|
68332.50421
cup/s
|
980
kl/min
|
69036.96301
cup/s
|
990
kl/min
|
69741.42182
cup/s
|
1000
kl/min
|
70445.88063
cup/s
|
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