Convert Kilolitres per hour to Cubic metres per second
Convert Kilolitres per hour (kL/h) to Cubic metres per second (m³/s) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
m³/s = kL/h × 0.0002777777778
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.
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.
Quick Reference Table
| Kilolitres per hour (kL/h) | Cubic metres per second (m³/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 kL/h | 0.000277778 m³/s |
| 2 kL/h | 0.000555556 m³/s |
| 5 kL/h | 0.00138889 m³/s |
| 10 kL/h | 0.00277778 m³/s |
| 25 kL/h | 0.00694444 m³/s |
| 50 kL/h | 0.0138889 m³/s |
| 100 kL/h | 0.0277778 m³/s |