Volumetric flow rate.
Kiloliter per Seconds to Cubic foot per Minutes Converter — kL/s to ft3/min
Convert Kiloliter per Seconds (kL/s) to Cubic foot per Minutes (ft3/min) using the exact conversion factor (1 kiloliter per seconds = 2,118.880003 cubic foot per minutes). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, and common uses.
Kiloliter per Seconds to Cubic foot per Minutes converter
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Volumetric flow rate.
Result = input x 1 / 0.0004719474432.
Flow rate uses cubic meters per second as the base unit.
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About Converting Kiloliter per Seconds to Cubic foot per Minutes
Kiloliter per Seconds and Cubic foot per Minutes both measure volumetric flow rate — how much volume passes a point over time — used to size pipes and pumps, monitor river or stream discharge, control industrial processes, and set medical infusion rates. Both are volumetric flow rate units.
Formula
cubic foot per minutes = kiloliter per seconds × 2118.88000329
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 kiloliter per seconds equals 1 base unit, and 1 cubic foot per minutes equals 0.0004719474432 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct kiloliter per seconds-to-cubic foot per minutes factor of 2118.88000329.
Simple example
1 kL/s × 2118.880003 = 2,118.880003 ft3/min
1 kiloliter per seconds = 2,118.880003 cubic foot per minutes.
Real-world example
60 kL/s × 2118.880003 = 127,132.8002 ft3/min
60 kiloliter per seconds = 127,132.8002 cubic foot per minutes.
Conversion table
| Kiloliter per Seconds (kL/s) | Cubic foot per Minutes (ft3/min) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 kL/s | 211.8880003 ft3/min |
| 1 kL/s | 2,118.880003 ft3/min |
| 10 kL/s | 21,188.80003 ft3/min |
| 60 kL/s | 127,132.8002 ft3/min |
| 100 kL/s | 211,888.0003 ft3/min |
| 1,000 kL/s | 2,118,880.003 ft3/min |
Reverse conversion: Cubic foot per Minutes to Kiloliter per Seconds
1 ft3/min × 0.0004719474432 = 0.0004719474 kL/s
1 cubic foot per minutes = 0.0004719474 kiloliter per seconds.
kiloliter per seconds = cubic foot per minutes × 0.0004719474432
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Cubic foot per Minutes to Kiloliter per Seconds.
Understanding the Kiloliter per Seconds (kL/s)
Volumetric flow rate.
Understanding the Cubic foot per Minutes
Cubic foot per Minutes (ft3/min) measures volumetric flow rate. One cubic foot of volume passing a point every minute. It is classified as a US customary flow-rate unit.
Where it's used: United States, and widely recognized internationally in HVAC and compressed-air equipment specifications
Uses of the Cubic foot per Minutes today
- The standard unit for rating HVAC airflow, compressed-air equipment output, and fan/blower performance
Cubic foot per Minutes — sources
- AMCA / ASHRAE HVAC industry standards — CFM is the conventional unit for airflow ratings in HVAC and industrial air-moving equipment.
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Frequently asked questions
How many cubic foot per minutes are in 1 kiloliter per seconds?
1 kiloliter per seconds equals 2,118.880003 cubic foot per minutes, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert kiloliter per seconds to cubic foot per minutes?
Multiply the kiloliter per seconds value by 2118.880003. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert cubic foot per minutes back to kiloliter per seconds?
Use the reverse factor: 1 cubic foot per minutes equals 0.0004719474 kiloliter per seconds. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a kiloliter per seconds?
Kiloliter per Seconds (kL/s) is a unit of flow rate.
What is a cubic foot per minutes?
Cubic foot per Minutes (ft3/min) measures volumetric flow rate. One cubic foot of volume passing a point every minute. It is classified as a US customary flow-rate unit.
Is the kiloliter per seconds to cubic foot per minutes conversion exact?
Yes. Both kiloliter per seconds and cubic foot per minutes are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 2118.880003 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.
What's the difference between volumetric and mass flow rate?
Volumetric flow rate measures the volume of fluid passing a point per unit time (for example, liters per second). Mass flow rate measures the mass instead. For a fluid of constant density the two are directly proportional, but for compressible fluids like gases, mass flow is often the more meaningful quantity.