Kilograms per Minute to Pounds per Hour (kg/min to lb/h)
1 kilogram per minute (kg/min) = 132.2773573 pounds per hour (lb/h). 1 lb/h = 0.007559872833 kg/min. Example: 15 kg/min = 15 × 132.2773573 = 1984.16036 lb/h.
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1 kg/min = 132.2773573 lb/h
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How to Convert Kilogram per Minute to Pound per Hour
- 1 kg/min = 132.2773573 lb/h
- 1 lb/h = 0.007559872833 kg/min
- Example: convert 15 kg/min to lb/h: 15 kg/min = 15 × 132.2773573 lb/h = 1984.16036 lb/h
Formula
lb/h = kg/min × 132.2773573109
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 kg/min = 1/60 kg/s.
- 1 lb/h = 0.45359237/3600 kg/s.
- 1 kg/min = 0.01666666666667 kg/s ÷ 0.0001259978805556 kg/s per lb/h = 132.2773573109 lb/h
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Kilogram per Minute definition: kilogram per minute; Pound per Hour definition: pound per hour.
Worked examples
- A reading of 2 kg/min converts to 264.5547146 lb/h.
2 kg/min × 132.2773573 = 264.5547146 lb/h - A value of 20 kg/min is 2645.547146 lb/h.
20 kg/min × 132.2773573 = 2645.547146 lb/h
Kilogram per Minute to Pound per Hour conversion table
| Kilograms per Minute (kg/min) | Pounds per Hour (lb/h) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 kg/min | 13.22773573 lb/h |
| 0.5 kg/min | 66.13867866 lb/h |
| 1 kg/min | 132.2773573 lb/h |
| 2 kg/min | 264.5547146 lb/h |
| 5 kg/min | 661.3867866 lb/h |
| 10 kg/min | 1322.773573 lb/h |
| 20 kg/min | 2645.547146 lb/h |
| 50 kg/min | 6613.867866 lb/h |
| 100 kg/min | 13227.73573 lb/h |
| 500 kg/min | 66138.67866 lb/h |
Where it's used
Kilograms per Minute are used for extruder and feeder output, while pounds per hour appear in US boiler and steam ratings. Both measure mass flow rate ṁ, so the conversion is a fixed factor.
Kilogram per Minute to other mass flow rate units
| Conversion | 1 kg/min equals |
|---|---|
| kilogram per minute to pound per hour | 132.2773573 lb/h |
| kilogram per minute to kilogram per second | 0.01666666667 kg/s |
| kilogram per minute to kilogram per hour | 60 kg/h |
| kilogram per minute to tonne per hour | 0.06 t/h |
| kilogram per minute to tonne per day | 1.44 t/day |
| kilogram per minute to gram per second | 16.66666667 g/s |
| kilogram per minute to pound per second | 0.03674371036 lb/s |
| kilogram per minute to pound per minute | 2.204622622 lb/min |
Frequently asked questions
How many pounds per hour are in 1 kilogram per minute?
1 kg/min = 132.2773573 lb/h.
How do I convert kilograms per minute to pounds per hour?
Multiply the value in kg/min by 132.2773573. For example, 15 kg/min × 132.2773573 = 1984.16036 lb/h.
Is the kg/min to lb/h conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, so the ratio is exact; its decimal form does not terminate and is shown here to 10 significant figures (more with the precision selector).
Sources
- The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition (SI Brochure), Bureau International des Poids et Mesures , Table 4 (derived units with special names).
- Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), NIST Special Publication 811, 2008 Edition, National Institute of Standards and Technology , Appendix B.8, "pound per hour".
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