Convert Cubic metres per minute to Kilolitres per hour
Convert Cubic metres per minute (m³/min) to Kilolitres per hour (kL/h) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
kL/h = m³/min × 60
About Cubic metres per minute
The cubic metre per minute (m³/min) equals 1/60 m³/s ≈ 1.667×10⁻² m³/s, used in large compressor and blower specifications, tunnel ventilation design, and industrial air-handling. A mine-ventilation fan may move 1 000-5 000 m³/min; an industrial rotary-screw compressor delivers 5-50 m³/min of free air. 1 m³/min = 1 000 L/min ≈ 35.31 ft³/min ≈ 264.2 US gal/min.
About Kilolitres per hour
The kilolitre per hour (kL/h) equals 1/3600 m³/s ≈ 2.778×10⁻⁴ m³/s, identical to m³/h. It is used interchangeably with m³/h in Australian, New Zealand, and South African process-engineering practice. Pump datasheets from these markets quote capacity in kL/h; water-meter billing in rural areas uses kL/h for irrigation allocation. 1 kL/h = 1 m³/h = 1 000 L/h.
Quick Reference Table
| Cubic metres per minute (m³/min) | Kilolitres per hour (kL/h) |
|---|---|
| 1 m³/min | 60 kL/h |
| 2 m³/min | 120 kL/h |
| 5 m³/min | 300 kL/h |
| 10 m³/min | 600 kL/h |
| 25 m³/min | 1500 kL/h |
| 50 m³/min | 3000 kL/h |
| 100 m³/min | 6000 kL/h |