Kilograms per Second to Pounds per Minute (kg/s to lb/min)
1 kilogram per second (kg/s) = 132.2773573 pounds per minute (lb/min). 1 lb/min = 0.007559872833 kg/s. Example: 15 kg/s = 15 × 132.2773573 = 1984.16036 lb/min.
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1 kg/s = 132.2773573 lb/min
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How to Convert Kilogram per Second to Pound per Minute
- 1 kg/s = 132.2773573 lb/min
- 1 lb/min = 0.007559872833 kg/s
- Example: convert 15 kg/s to lb/min: 15 kg/s = 15 × 132.2773573 lb/min = 1984.16036 lb/min
Formula
lb/min = kg/s × 132.2773573109
Derivation from SI units:
- Mass per unit time: kg/s.
- 1 lb/min = 0.45359237/60 kg/s.
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Kilogram per Second definition: kilogram per second; Pound per Minute definition: pound per minute.
Worked examples
- A reading of 1 kg/s converts to 132.2773573 lb/min.
1 kg/s × 132.2773573 = 132.2773573 lb/min - A value of 10 kg/s is 1322.773573 lb/min.
10 kg/s × 132.2773573 = 1322.773573 lb/min
Kilogram per Second to Pound per Minute conversion table
| Kilograms per Second (kg/s) | Pounds per Minute (lb/min) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 kg/s | 1.322773573 lb/min |
| 0.1 kg/s | 13.22773573 lb/min |
| 0.5 kg/s | 66.13867866 lb/min |
| 1 kg/s | 132.2773573 lb/min |
| 2 kg/s | 264.5547146 lb/min |
| 5 kg/s | 661.3867866 lb/min |
| 10 kg/s | 1322.773573 lb/min |
| 50 kg/s | 6613.867866 lb/min |
| 100 kg/s | 13227.73573 lb/min |
| 1000 kg/s | 132277.3573 lb/min |
Where it's used
Kilograms per Second are used for mass and energy balances, while pounds per minute appear in refrigerant mass flow in US HVAC. Both measure mass flow rate ṁ, so the conversion is a fixed factor.
Kilogram per Second to other mass flow rate units
| Conversion | 1 kg/s equals |
|---|---|
| kilogram per second to pound per minute | 132.2773573 lb/min |
| kilogram per second to kilogram per hour | 3600 kg/h |
| kilogram per second to tonne per hour | 3.6 t/h |
| kilogram per second to tonne per day | 86.4 t/day |
| kilogram per second to pound per hour | 7936.641439 lb/h |
| kilogram per second to gram per second | 1000 g/s |
| kilogram per second to kilogram per minute | 60 kg/min |
| kilogram per second to pound per second | 2.204622622 lb/s |
Frequently asked questions
How many pounds per minute are in 1 kilogram per second?
1 kg/s = 132.2773573 lb/min.
How do I convert kilograms per second to pounds per minute?
Multiply the value in kg/s by 132.2773573. For example, 15 kg/s × 132.2773573 = 1984.16036 lb/min.
Is the kg/s to lb/min 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 minute".
Last reviewed: . Factors are stored exactly and computed with 50-digit decimal arithmetic. See how we verify conversion factors.
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