Volumetric flow rate.
Liter per Hours to Hectoliter per Seconds Converter — L/h to hL/s
Convert Liter per Hours (L/h) to Hectoliter per Seconds (hL/s) using the exact conversion factor (1 liter per hours = 0.0000027778 hectoliter per seconds). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Liter per Hours to Hectoliter per Seconds converter
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Convert volumetric flow rates across metric, US, imperial, industrial, and scientific units.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Volumetric flow rate.
Result = input x 2.77777778e-7 / 0.1.
Flow rate uses cubic meters per second as the base unit.
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About Converting Liter per Hours to Hectoliter per Seconds
Liter per Hours and Hectoliter per Seconds 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
hectoliter per seconds = liter per hours × 0.00000277777777778
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 liter per hours equals 2.777778e-7 base units, and 1 hectoliter per seconds equals 0.1 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct liter per hours-to-hectoliter per seconds factor of 0.00000277777777778.
Simple example
1 L/h × 0.000002777777778 = 0.0000027778 hL/s
1 liter per hours = 0.0000027778 hectoliter per seconds.
Real-world example
60 L/h × 0.000002777777778 = 0.0001666667 hL/s
60 liter per hours = 0.0001666667 hectoliter per seconds.
Conversion table
| Liter per Hours (L/h) | Hectoliter per Seconds (hL/s) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 L/h | 2.777778e-7 hL/s |
| 1 L/h | 0.0000027778 hL/s |
| 10 L/h | 0.0000277778 hL/s |
| 60 L/h | 0.0001666667 hL/s |
| 100 L/h | 0.0002777778 hL/s |
| 1,000 L/h | 0.0027777778 hL/s |
Reverse conversion: Hectoliter per Seconds to Liter per Hours
0.0000027778 hL/s × 360000 = 1.000008 L/h
0.0000027778 hectoliter per seconds = 1.000008 liter per hours.
liter per hours = hectoliter per seconds × 360000
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Hectoliter per Seconds to Liter per Hours.
Understanding the Liter per Hours (L/h)
Volumetric flow rate.
Understanding the Hectoliter per Seconds (hL/s)
Volumetric flow rate.
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Frequently asked questions
How many hectoliter per seconds are in 1 liter per hours?
1 liter per hours equals 0.0000027778 hectoliter per seconds, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert liter per hours to hectoliter per seconds?
Multiply the liter per hours value by 0.000002777777778. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert hectoliter per seconds back to liter per hours?
Use the reverse factor: 1 hectoliter per seconds equals 360,000 liter per hours. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a liter per hours?
Liter per Hours (L/h) is a unit of flow rate.
What is a hectoliter per seconds?
Hectoliter per Seconds (hL/s) is a unit of flow rate.
Is the liter per hours to hectoliter per seconds conversion exact?
Yes. Both liter per hours and hectoliter per seconds are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.000002777777778 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.