Convert Cubic metres per second to Kilolitres per hour
Convert Cubic metres per second (m³/s) to Kilolitres per hour (kL/h) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
kL/h = m³/s × 3600
About Cubic metres per second
The cubic metre per second (m³/s) is the SI coherent unit of volumetric flow rate. It is used for large river discharges, turbine inlet flows, and major pipeline capacities. The Amazon River at its mouth averages ≈200 000 m³/s; a large hydroelectric turbine passes 400-800 m³/s; a major municipal water-main carries 5-20 m³/s. 1 m³/s = 1 000 L/s ≈ 15 850 US gal/min = 35.315 ft³/s.
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 second (m³/s) | Kilolitres per hour (kL/h) |
|---|---|
| 1 m³/s | 3600 kL/h |
| 2 m³/s | 7200 kL/h |
| 5 m³/s | 18000 kL/h |
| 10 m³/s | 36000 kL/h |
| 25 m³/s | 90000 kL/h |
| 50 m³/s | 180000 kL/h |
| 100 m³/s | 360000 kL/h |