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 unit millilitre per second (mL/s) might seem modest, but it plays a crucial role in various scientific and industrial applications, notably in fields like fluid dynamics and medical technology. For instance, understanding flow rates in mL/s is vital in medicine for intravenous drips and in engineering for calibrating fuel injectors in automobiles, ensuring precise delivery of fluids which is critical for both efficiency and safety.
Interestingly, the intricacies of mL/s are employed in perfumery, where every drop counts. The atomizers used in perfume bottles are often designed to deliver the fragrance in precise millilitres per second, ensuring consistent application and enhancing the longevity of your scent experience. This precise measurement helps maintain the delicate balance of complex fragrance formulations.
| Kilolitres per minute | Millilitres per second |
|---|---|
0
kl/min
|
0
ml/s
|
10
kl/min
|
166666.66667
ml/s
|
20
kl/min
|
333333.33333
ml/s
|
30
kl/min
|
500000
ml/s
|
40
kl/min
|
666666.66667
ml/s
|
50
kl/min
|
833333.33333
ml/s
|
60
kl/min
|
1000000
ml/s
|
70
kl/min
|
1166666.66667
ml/s
|
80
kl/min
|
1333333.33333
ml/s
|
90
kl/min
|
1500000
ml/s
|
100
kl/min
|
1666666.66667
ml/s
|
110
kl/min
|
1833333.33333
ml/s
|
120
kl/min
|
2000000
ml/s
|
130
kl/min
|
2166666.66667
ml/s
|
140
kl/min
|
2333333.33333
ml/s
|
150
kl/min
|
2500000
ml/s
|
160
kl/min
|
2666666.66667
ml/s
|
170
kl/min
|
2833333.33333
ml/s
|
180
kl/min
|
3000000
ml/s
|
190
kl/min
|
3166666.66667
ml/s
|
200
kl/min
|
3333333.33333
ml/s
|
210
kl/min
|
3500000
ml/s
|
220
kl/min
|
3666666.66667
ml/s
|
230
kl/min
|
3833333.33333
ml/s
|
240
kl/min
|
4000000
ml/s
|
250
kl/min
|
4166666.66667
ml/s
|
260
kl/min
|
4333333.33333
ml/s
|
270
kl/min
|
4500000
ml/s
|
280
kl/min
|
4666666.66667
ml/s
|
290
kl/min
|
4833333.33333
ml/s
|
300
kl/min
|
5000000
ml/s
|
310
kl/min
|
5166666.66667
ml/s
|
320
kl/min
|
5333333.33333
ml/s
|
330
kl/min
|
5500000
ml/s
|
340
kl/min
|
5666666.66667
ml/s
|
350
kl/min
|
5833333.33333
ml/s
|
360
kl/min
|
6000000
ml/s
|
370
kl/min
|
6166666.66667
ml/s
|
380
kl/min
|
6333333.33333
ml/s
|
390
kl/min
|
6500000
ml/s
|
400
kl/min
|
6666666.66667
ml/s
|
410
kl/min
|
6833333.33333
ml/s
|
420
kl/min
|
7000000
ml/s
|
430
kl/min
|
7166666.66667
ml/s
|
440
kl/min
|
7333333.33333
ml/s
|
450
kl/min
|
7500000
ml/s
|
460
kl/min
|
7666666.66667
ml/s
|
470
kl/min
|
7833333.33333
ml/s
|
480
kl/min
|
8000000
ml/s
|
490
kl/min
|
8166666.66667
ml/s
|
500
kl/min
|
8333333.33333
ml/s
|
510
kl/min
|
8500000
ml/s
|
520
kl/min
|
8666666.66667
ml/s
|
530
kl/min
|
8833333.33333
ml/s
|
540
kl/min
|
9000000
ml/s
|
550
kl/min
|
9166666.66667
ml/s
|
560
kl/min
|
9333333.33333
ml/s
|
570
kl/min
|
9500000
ml/s
|
580
kl/min
|
9666666.66667
ml/s
|
590
kl/min
|
9833333.33333
ml/s
|
600
kl/min
|
1e+7
ml/s
|
610
kl/min
|
1.01667e+7
ml/s
|
620
kl/min
|
1.03333e+7
ml/s
|
630
kl/min
|
1.05e+7
ml/s
|
640
kl/min
|
1.06667e+7
ml/s
|
650
kl/min
|
1.08333e+7
ml/s
|
660
kl/min
|
1.1e+7
ml/s
|
670
kl/min
|
1.11667e+7
ml/s
|
680
kl/min
|
1.13333e+7
ml/s
|
690
kl/min
|
1.15e+7
ml/s
|
700
kl/min
|
1.16667e+7
ml/s
|
710
kl/min
|
1.18333e+7
ml/s
|
720
kl/min
|
1.2e+7
ml/s
|
730
kl/min
|
1.21667e+7
ml/s
|
740
kl/min
|
1.23333e+7
ml/s
|
750
kl/min
|
1.25e+7
ml/s
|
760
kl/min
|
1.26667e+7
ml/s
|
770
kl/min
|
1.28333e+7
ml/s
|
780
kl/min
|
1.3e+7
ml/s
|
790
kl/min
|
1.31667e+7
ml/s
|
800
kl/min
|
1.33333e+7
ml/s
|
810
kl/min
|
1.35e+7
ml/s
|
820
kl/min
|
1.36667e+7
ml/s
|
830
kl/min
|
1.38333e+7
ml/s
|
840
kl/min
|
1.4e+7
ml/s
|
850
kl/min
|
1.41667e+7
ml/s
|
860
kl/min
|
1.43333e+7
ml/s
|
870
kl/min
|
1.45e+7
ml/s
|
880
kl/min
|
1.46667e+7
ml/s
|
890
kl/min
|
1.48333e+7
ml/s
|
900
kl/min
|
1.5e+7
ml/s
|
910
kl/min
|
1.51667e+7
ml/s
|
920
kl/min
|
1.53333e+7
ml/s
|
930
kl/min
|
1.55e+7
ml/s
|
940
kl/min
|
1.56667e+7
ml/s
|
950
kl/min
|
1.58333e+7
ml/s
|
960
kl/min
|
1.6e+7
ml/s
|
970
kl/min
|
1.61667e+7
ml/s
|
980
kl/min
|
1.63333e+7
ml/s
|
990
kl/min
|
1.65e+7
ml/s
|
1000
kl/min
|
1.66667e+7
ml/s
|
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