Volumetric flow rate.
Liter per Seconds to Hectoliter per Hours Converter — L/s to hL/h
Convert Liter per Seconds (L/s) to Hectoliter per Hours (hL/h) using the exact conversion factor (1 liter per seconds = 36 hectoliter per hours). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, and common uses.
Liter per Seconds to Hectoliter per Hours 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 0.001 / 2.77777778e-5.
Flow rate uses cubic meters per second as the base unit.
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About Converting Liter per Seconds to Hectoliter per Hours
Liter per Seconds and Hectoliter per Hours 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. Liter per Seconds is most often used for municipal water supply and treatment plant flow rates.
Formula
hectoliter per hours = liter per seconds × 36
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 liter per seconds equals 0.001 base units, and 1 hectoliter per hours equals 0.0000277777777778 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct liter per seconds-to-hectoliter per hours factor of 36.
Simple example
1 L/s × 36 = 36 hL/h
1 liter per seconds = 36 hectoliter per hours.
Real-world example
60 L/s × 36 = 2,160 hL/h
60 liter per seconds = 2,160 hectoliter per hours.
Conversion table
| Liter per Seconds (L/s) | Hectoliter per Hours (hL/h) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 L/s | 3.6 hL/h |
| 1 L/s | 36 hL/h |
| 10 L/s | 360 hL/h |
| 60 L/s | 2,160 hL/h |
| 100 L/s | 3,600 hL/h |
| 1,000 L/s | 36,000 hL/h |
Reverse conversion: Hectoliter per Hours to Liter per Seconds
36 hL/h × 0.02777777778 = 1 L/s
36 hectoliter per hours = 1 liter per seconds.
liter per seconds = hectoliter per hours × 0.0277777777778
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Hectoliter per Hours to Liter per Seconds.
Understanding the Liter per Seconds
Liter per Seconds (L/s) measures volumetric flow rate. One liter of volume passing a point every second — used for larger flows than liter-per-minute conveniently describes. It is classified as a metric derived flow-rate unit.
Where it's used: Common in municipal water-utility and industrial flow specifications internationally
L/s vs. L/min. Both measure the same quantity at different time scales; 1 L/s equals 60 L/min. L/s is typically used for larger, continuous industrial or utility flows, while L/min suits smaller household-scale flows.
Uses of the Liter per Seconds today
- Municipal water supply and treatment plant flow rates
- Industrial process flow specifications
- Stream and river discharge measurement at moderate scales
Understanding the Hectoliter per Hours (hL/h)
Volumetric flow rate.
Liter per Seconds — sources
- BIPM SI Brochure — Litre and second as accepted units used together to express flow rate.
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Frequently asked questions
How many hectoliter per hours are in 1 liter per seconds?
1 liter per seconds equals 36 hectoliter per hours, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert liter per seconds to hectoliter per hours?
Multiply the liter per seconds value by 36. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert hectoliter per hours back to liter per seconds?
Use the reverse factor: 1 hectoliter per hours equals 0.0277777778 liter per seconds. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a liter per seconds?
Liter per Seconds (L/s) measures volumetric flow rate. One liter of volume passing a point every second — used for larger flows than liter-per-minute conveniently describes. It is classified as a metric derived flow-rate unit.
What is a hectoliter per hours?
Hectoliter per Hours (hL/h) is a unit of flow rate.
Is the liter per seconds to hectoliter per hours conversion exact?
Yes. Both liter per seconds and hectoliter per hours are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 36 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.
What is the difference between l/s vs. l/min?
Both measure the same quantity at different time scales; 1 L/s equals 60 L/min. L/s is typically used for larger, continuous industrial or utility flows, while L/min suits smaller household-scale flows.
Where is the liter per seconds still used today?
Common in municipal water-utility and industrial flow specifications internationally