Convert Kilolitres per second to Cubic metres per hour
Convert Kilolitres per second (kL/s) to Cubic metres per hour (m³/h) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
m³/h = kL/s × 3600
About Kilolitres per second
The kilolitre per second (kL/s) equals 1 m³/s, so 1 kL/s is identical to 1 m³/s. The term kilolitre is favoured in Australian and South African engineering over the equivalent cubic metre per second. Municipal water-main flow and stormwater-channel capacity are sometimes expressed in kL/s in these countries. 1 kL/s = 1 m³/s = 1 000 L/s ≈ 15 850 US gal/min.
About Cubic metres per hour
The cubic metre per hour (m³/h) equals 1/3600 m³/s ≈ 2.778×10⁻⁴ m³/s, the dominant volumetric flow unit in European process engineering, HVAC, and water treatment. Pump datasheet curves, heat-exchanger sizing software, and wastewater-treatment design all use m³/h as the standard. A domestic water pump runs at 3-8 m³/h; a municipal WWTP inlet pump handles 500-5 000 m³/h. 1 m³/h ≈ 2.778×10⁻⁴ m³/s = 1 000 L/h.
Quick Reference Table
| Kilolitres per second (kL/s) | Cubic metres per hour (m³/h) |
|---|---|
| 1 kL/s | 3600 m³/h |
| 2 kL/s | 7200 m³/h |
| 5 kL/s | 18000 m³/h |
| 10 kL/s | 36000 m³/h |
| 25 kL/s | 90000 m³/h |
| 50 kL/s | 180000 m³/h |
| 100 kL/s | 360000 m³/h |