What Is This Tool?
This tool converts volumetric flow rates measured in liter per minute to liter per hour. It assists users in expressing fluid or gas volumes over longer time intervals, applicable in medical, laboratory, and industrial contexts.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in liter per minute you want to convert.
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Select 'liter/minute [L/min]' as the input unit.
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Choose 'liter/hour [L/h]' as the output unit.
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Click convert to get the equivalent flow rate in liters per hour.
Key Features
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Converts between liter per minute and liter per hour units accurately.
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Browser-based and easy to use with no installation required.
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Suitable for engineering, medical, and industrial applications.
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Supports common flow measurement needs such as pump settings and dosing rates.
Examples
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Convert 2 L/min: 2 × 60 = 120 L/h.
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Convert 0.5 L/min: 0.5 × 60 = 30 L/h.
Common Use Cases
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Medical oxygen or ventilator flow rate settings in respiratory therapy.
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Specifying fuel consumption rates for small engines and portable generators.
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Controlling dosing rates of chemicals and fertilizers in industrial processes.
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Setting and monitoring flow rates of small pumps in laboratory or aquarium applications.
Tips & Best Practices
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Always consider the appropriate time scale for your measurement when selecting units.
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Verify steady flow conditions to ensure the conversion accurately represents the flow.
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Use this conversion for expressing continuous flow over long intervals rather than quick fluctuations.
Limitations
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Large time-based units like liter/hour may obscure rapid variations in flow rate.
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The conversion assumes steady flow; variable flows require more detailed analysis.
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Accuracy depends on how precise the original flow measurements are.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why convert from liters per minute to liters per hour?
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Converting to liters per hour helps represent flow over extended periods, which is useful for continuous monitoring and dosing applications.
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What is the conversion factor from L/min to L/h?
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1 liter per minute equals 60 liters per hour.
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Can this conversion be used for gas flow measurements?
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Yes, liter per minute is commonly used for gases, and the conversion applies to volumetric flow rates of gases and liquids.
Key Terminology
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Liter per minute [L/min]
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A volumetric flow rate unit measuring fluid or gas volume passing a point every minute, commonly used in medical and engineering contexts.
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Liter per hour [L/h]
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A volumetric flow rate unit measuring the volume of liquid passing a point every hour, used for expressing low to moderate flow rates over longer durations.
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Volumetric flow rate
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The volume of fluid or gas passing through a given point per unit time.