Mass Flow Rate Conversion
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What is a Mass Flow Rate Converter?
A mass flow rate converter is a tool that converts between units of mass flow such as kilograms per second, pounds per hour, grams per minute, and tons per hour. It is essential for chemical engineering, process control, and HVAC system design.
How to Convert Mass Flow Rate Units
Select the mass flow rate unit you want to convert from and the target unit using the dropdown menus. Enter your value in the input field and the converter instantly calculates the equivalent mass flow. Useful for converting between metric and imperial flow specifications.
Mass Flow Rate Conversion Formulas
History of Mass Flow Rate Measurement
Mass flow rate measurement became critical during the Industrial Revolution for controlling steam engines and chemical processes. The kilogram per second is the SI unit. Modern mass flow meters use Coriolis, thermal, and differential pressure principles for high-accuracy measurements.
About This Mass Flow Rate Converter
This mass flow rate converter supports 14 units including kg/s, kg/min, kg/h, g/s, g/min, g/h, mg/s, mg/min, mg/h, lb/s, lb/min, lb/h, ton (metric)/hour, and ton (short)/hour. It covers both SI and imperial mass flow units.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert kg/s to lb/s?
Multiply the kg/s value by 2.2046 to get lb/s. For example, 5 kg/s × 2.2046 = 11.023 lb/s.
How do I convert kg/h to kg/s?
Divide the kg/h value by 3600 to get kg/s. For example, 7200 kg/h ÷ 3600 = 2 kg/s.
What is the difference between mass flow rate and volumetric flow rate?
Mass flow rate measures mass per time (kg/s), while volumetric flow rate measures volume per time (m³/s). Mass flow is independent of temperature and pressure, making it preferred for process control.
How do I convert tons per hour to kg/s?
Multiply metric tons/hour by 0.2778 to get kg/s. For example, 10 t/h × 0.2778 = 2.778 kg/s. One metric ton equals 1000 kg.
What is mass flow rate used for?
Mass flow rate is used in chemical processing, fuel delivery systems, HVAC, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and any application where the actual mass of material flowing matters more than its volume.
Metric Conversion Factor Tables for Mass Flow Rate Converter
| Units to convert | Multiply By The Number | Convert as Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Kilogram/second (kg/s) | 60 | Kilogram/minute (kg/min) |
| Kilogram/second (kg/s) | 3600 | Kilogram/hour (kg/h) |
| Kilogram/second (kg/s) | 1000 | Gram/second (g/s) |
| Kilogram/second (kg/s) | 2.2046226 | Pound/second (lb/s) |
| Pound/second (lb/s) | 0.45359237 | Kilogram/second (kg/s) |
| Kilogram/hour (kg/h) | 2.2046226 | Pound/hour (lb/h) |
| Ton (metric)/hour (t/h) | 1000 | Kilogram/hour (kg/h) |
Mass Flow Rateconverters & it's abbreviations
| Unit | Abbreviation | Unit | Abbreviation | Unit | Abbreviation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| kilogram/second | kg/s | kilogram/minute | kg/min | kilogram/hour | kg/h |
| gram/second | g/s | gram/minute | g/min | gram/hour | g/h |
| milligram/second | mg/s | milligram/minute | mg/min | milligram/hour | mg/h |
| pound/second | lb/s | pound/minute | lb/min | pound/hour | lb/h |
| ton (metric)/hour | t/h | ton (short)/hour | ton/h |
Complete list of Mass Flow Rate conversion units and its conversion.
- 1 kilogram/second = 60 kilogram/minute
kg/s to kg/min → - 1 kilogram/second = 3600 kilogram/hour
kg/s to kg/h → - 1 kilogram/second = 1000 gram/second
kg/s to g/s →
- 1 ton (metric)/hour = 1000 kilogram/hour
t/h to kg/h →
- 1 kilogram/second = 2.2046226 pound/second
kg/s to lb/s → - 1 pound/second = 0.45359237 kilogram/second
lb/s to kg/s → - 1 kilogram/hour = 2.2046226 pound/hour
kg/h to lb/h →