Convert Milligrams per minute to Kilograms per second
Convert Milligrams per minute (mg/min) to Kilograms per second (kg/s) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
kg/s = mg/min × 1.666666667e-8
About Milligrams per minute
The milligram per minute (mg/min) equals 10⁻⁶/60 ≈ 1.667×10⁻⁸ kg/s, the preferred unit for laboratory peristaltic pump output and aerosol generator calibration. Metered-dose inhalers deliver 100-500 µg of active compound per actuation; at 1 actuation per minute that is 0.1-0.5 mg/min. 1 mg/min = 1/60 mg/s ≈ 1.667×10⁻⁸ kg/s.
About Kilograms per second
The kilogram per second (kg/s) is the SI coherent derived unit of mass flow rate relevant across all branches of engineering. Jet turbofan engines pass 100-800 kg/s of air through the core and bypass duct combined; drinking-water intake pipelines for a city of one million people sustain flow rates of 1 000-4 000 kg/s. It is the reference unit in the continuity equation and mass-conservation calculations. 1 kg/s = 3 600 kg/h ≈ 2.205 lb/s.
Quick Reference Table
| Milligrams per minute (mg/min) | Kilograms per second (kg/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 mg/min | 1.667 × 10-8 kg/s |
| 2 mg/min | 3.333 × 10-8 kg/s |
| 5 mg/min | 8.333 × 10-8 kg/s |
| 10 mg/min | 1.667 × 10-7 kg/s |
| 25 mg/min | 4.167 × 10-7 kg/s |
| 50 mg/min | 8.333 × 10-7 kg/s |
| 100 mg/min | 1.667 × 10-6 kg/s |