The “Litre per second” (L/s) is a crucial unit in fluid dynamics, representing the flow rate of liquids. It is widely used in engineering, hydrology, and environmental science to measure water consumption, irrigation, and sewage treatment. For instance, high-performance showerheads can have flow rates approaching 0.1 to 0.2 L/s, translating to a refreshing and efficient bath.
In larger applications, such as hydroelectric plants, turbines can handle thousands of litres per second to generate energy, showcasing how scale affects its utility. The versatility of the L/s unit enables precise calculations and planning, crucial for managing water resources in a world where sustainability is paramount. Understanding flow rates can optimize resource use, conserving water and energy in both household and industrial environments.
A kilolitre per hour (kl/h) is a unit of volumetric flow rate often used in industrial and engineering applications to measure the amount of fluid moving through a system each hour. One kilolitre is equivalent to 1,000 liters, so a flow rate of 1 kl/h corresponds to 1,000 liters being transported in one hour. This unit is particularly favored in contexts such as water supply management, wastewater treatment, and various chemical processes, where large volumes of liquids are routinely processed.
Interestingly, the use of kilolitres per hour can help simplify calculations and improve efficiency for large-scale operations by allowing easy conversion and comparison with daily or even yearly flow rates. As global demand for efficient water management increases, understanding and leveraging these units become ever more crucial for engineers and environmental scientists alike.
| Litres per second | Kilolitres per hour |
|---|---|
0
l/s
|
0
kl/h
|
1
l/s
|
3.6
kl/h
|
2
l/s
|
7.2
kl/h
|
3
l/s
|
10.8
kl/h
|
4
l/s
|
14.4
kl/h
|
5
l/s
|
18
kl/h
|
6
l/s
|
21.6
kl/h
|
7
l/s
|
25.2
kl/h
|
8
l/s
|
28.8
kl/h
|
9
l/s
|
32.4
kl/h
|
10
l/s
|
36
kl/h
|
11
l/s
|
39.6
kl/h
|
12
l/s
|
43.2
kl/h
|
13
l/s
|
46.8
kl/h
|
14
l/s
|
50.4
kl/h
|
15
l/s
|
54
kl/h
|
16
l/s
|
57.6
kl/h
|
17
l/s
|
61.2
kl/h
|
18
l/s
|
64.8
kl/h
|
19
l/s
|
68.4
kl/h
|
20
l/s
|
72
kl/h
|
21
l/s
|
75.6
kl/h
|
22
l/s
|
79.2
kl/h
|
23
l/s
|
82.8
kl/h
|
24
l/s
|
86.4
kl/h
|
25
l/s
|
90
kl/h
|
26
l/s
|
93.6
kl/h
|
27
l/s
|
97.2
kl/h
|
28
l/s
|
100.8
kl/h
|
29
l/s
|
104.4
kl/h
|
30
l/s
|
108
kl/h
|
31
l/s
|
111.6
kl/h
|
32
l/s
|
115.2
kl/h
|
33
l/s
|
118.8
kl/h
|
34
l/s
|
122.4
kl/h
|
35
l/s
|
126
kl/h
|
36
l/s
|
129.6
kl/h
|
37
l/s
|
133.2
kl/h
|
38
l/s
|
136.8
kl/h
|
39
l/s
|
140.4
kl/h
|
40
l/s
|
144
kl/h
|
41
l/s
|
147.6
kl/h
|
42
l/s
|
151.2
kl/h
|
43
l/s
|
154.8
kl/h
|
44
l/s
|
158.4
kl/h
|
45
l/s
|
162
kl/h
|
46
l/s
|
165.6
kl/h
|
47
l/s
|
169.2
kl/h
|
48
l/s
|
172.8
kl/h
|
49
l/s
|
176.4
kl/h
|
50
l/s
|
180
kl/h
|
51
l/s
|
183.6
kl/h
|
52
l/s
|
187.2
kl/h
|
53
l/s
|
190.8
kl/h
|
54
l/s
|
194.4
kl/h
|
55
l/s
|
198
kl/h
|
56
l/s
|
201.6
kl/h
|
57
l/s
|
205.2
kl/h
|
58
l/s
|
208.8
kl/h
|
59
l/s
|
212.4
kl/h
|
60
l/s
|
216
kl/h
|
61
l/s
|
219.6
kl/h
|
62
l/s
|
223.2
kl/h
|
63
l/s
|
226.8
kl/h
|
64
l/s
|
230.4
kl/h
|
65
l/s
|
234
kl/h
|
66
l/s
|
237.6
kl/h
|
67
l/s
|
241.2
kl/h
|
68
l/s
|
244.8
kl/h
|
69
l/s
|
248.4
kl/h
|
70
l/s
|
252
kl/h
|
71
l/s
|
255.6
kl/h
|
72
l/s
|
259.2
kl/h
|
73
l/s
|
262.8
kl/h
|
74
l/s
|
266.4
kl/h
|
75
l/s
|
270
kl/h
|
76
l/s
|
273.6
kl/h
|
77
l/s
|
277.2
kl/h
|
78
l/s
|
280.8
kl/h
|
79
l/s
|
284.4
kl/h
|
80
l/s
|
288
kl/h
|
81
l/s
|
291.6
kl/h
|
82
l/s
|
295.2
kl/h
|
83
l/s
|
298.8
kl/h
|
84
l/s
|
302.4
kl/h
|
85
l/s
|
306
kl/h
|
86
l/s
|
309.6
kl/h
|
87
l/s
|
313.2
kl/h
|
88
l/s
|
316.8
kl/h
|
89
l/s
|
320.4
kl/h
|
90
l/s
|
324
kl/h
|
91
l/s
|
327.6
kl/h
|
92
l/s
|
331.2
kl/h
|
93
l/s
|
334.8
kl/h
|
94
l/s
|
338.4
kl/h
|
95
l/s
|
342
kl/h
|
96
l/s
|
345.6
kl/h
|
97
l/s
|
349.2
kl/h
|
98
l/s
|
352.8
kl/h
|
99
l/s
|
356.4
kl/h
|
100
l/s
|
360
kl/h
|
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