What Is This Tool?
This tool converts flow rates measured in liters per hour (L/h) to liters per second (L/s). It is designed for users needing to translate volumetric flow rates from hourly to per-second measurements to facilitate precision and real-time monitoring.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow rate value in liters per hour (L/h)
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Select the input unit as liter/hour and output unit as liter/second
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent flow rate in liters per second (L/s)
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Use the result for engineering, laboratory, or process monitoring tasks
Key Features
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Converts flow units between liter/hour and liter/second seamlessly
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Ideal for engineering, laboratory, and industrial flow rate applications
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Based on exact conversion formula: 1 L/h = 0.0002777778 L/s
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Browser-based and easy to use with simple input and output
Examples
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Convert 10 L/h: 10 × 0.0002777778 = 0.002777778 L/s
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Convert 100 L/h: 100 × 0.0002777778 = 0.02777778 L/s
Common Use Cases
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Specifying fuel consumption for small engines and portable generators
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Setting and monitoring chemical dosing pumps and fertilizer application
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Controlling liquid flows in laboratories and small industrial processes
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Measuring water flow from domestic plumbing fixtures
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Quantifying ventilation rates in HVAC and indoor air-quality calculations
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure correct input unit selection before converting
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Use precise input values to maintain accuracy due to small conversion factors
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Apply converted values for real-time monitoring and control in engineering tasks
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Consider unit scaling for very high flow rates to avoid misinterpretation
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Validate output against known measurements when possible
Limitations
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The liter/hour unit suits low to moderate flow rates but may require rescaling for very high flows
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Conversion precision depends on maintaining significant digits due to the small numeric factor
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Real-time uses might need approximate conversions based on instrument resolution
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does liter/hour (L/h) measure?
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Liter per hour measures the volume of liquid flowing per hour, commonly used for moderate continuous flow rates.
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How is liter/second (L/s) used in practice?
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Liter per second quantifies fluid flow per second and is frequently used in engineering, laboratory, and HVAC airflow applications.
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Why convert from liter/hour to liter/second?
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Converting to per-second units provides higher precision and is helpful for real-time flow rate monitoring and control.
Key Terminology
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Liter per hour [L/h]
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A unit of volumetric flow rate measuring liquid volume passing a point each hour, typically used for low to moderate continuous flows.
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Liter per second [L/s]
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A volumetric flow rate unit representing one liter passing through a cross-section per second, employed in engineering and laboratory measurements.
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Volumetric Flow Rate
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The volume of fluid that passes through a given surface per unit time.