Convert Kilolitres per second to Cubic metres per second
Convert Kilolitres per second (kL/s) to Cubic metres per second (m³/s) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
m³/s = kL/s × 1
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 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 second (kL/s) | Cubic metres per second (m³/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 kL/s | 1 m³/s |
| 2 kL/s | 2 m³/s |
| 5 kL/s | 5 m³/s |
| 10 kL/s | 10 m³/s |
| 25 kL/s | 25 m³/s |
| 50 kL/s | 50 m³/s |
| 100 kL/s | 100 m³/s |