What Is This Tool?
This online unit converter transforms mass flow measurements from kilogram per hour (kg/h) to decigram per second (dg/s). It helps users convert larger scale mass flow rates into smaller, more precise units suitable for detailed dosing, laboratory settings, and fluid dynamics measurements.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in kilogram/hour (kg/h) you want to convert.
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Select kilogram/hour as the source unit and decigram/second as the target unit.
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Click convert to see the equivalent mass flow in decigram/second (dg/s).
Key Features
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Converts mass flow rates between kilogram/hour and decigram/second units.
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Supports applications in chemical processing, fuel consumption, pharmaceuticals, and microfluidics.
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Browser-based tool requiring no installation.
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Provides quick and straightforward conversion using a defined formula.
Examples
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Convert 5 kg/h: 5 × 2.7777777778 = 13.888888889 dg/s
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Convert 0.2 kg/h: 0.2 × 2.7777777778 = 0.5555555556 dg/s
Common Use Cases
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Measuring fuel consumption rates in gas turbines and burners.
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Quantifying feed or throughput rates in chemical and bulk material processing.
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Dosing small quantities in pharmaceutical production and laboratory microdosing.
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Calibrating low-rate mass flow in precision pumps and microfluidic systems.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure proper unit selection before converting values.
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Maintain decimal precision to prevent rounding errors in sensitive measurements.
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Use conversions only under steady-state flow conditions for accuracy.
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Be aware of potential small discrepancies caused by instrument calibration.
Limitations
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Conversion does not account for transient or pulsatile mass flow variations.
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Requires careful handling of decimal places to avoid inaccuracies.
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Practical measurements may have slight errors due to calibration or instrument limitations.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is kilogram per hour used to measure?
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Kilogram per hour measures the mass flow rate representing how much mass passes a point or is consumed per hour in various industrial processes.
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Where is decigram per second commonly applied?
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Decigram per second is used for low-rate mass flow measurements, such as dosing in pharmaceuticals, microfluidics, and laboratory experiments.
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Does this conversion work for pulsatile flows?
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No, the conversion is intended for steady-state flow conditions and does not account for pulsatile or transient flow variations.
Key Terminology
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Kilogram per hour [kg/h]
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A unit of mass flow rate indicating one kilogram of mass passing a point every hour, commonly used to quantify mass transport in various process industries.
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Decigram per second [dg/s]
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A mass flow rate unit equal to one decigram per second, used for measuring small or low-rate mass flows in fluid dynamics and precise dosing applications.