Kilograms per Minute to Pounds per Hour Converter
Enter the mass flow rate in kilograms per minute below to convert it to pounds per hour.
Convert Kilograms per Minute to Pounds per Hour
Enter a value in kilograms per minute (kg/min) to convert to pounds per hour (lb/h).
Kilogram per Minute to Pound per Hour Conversion Table
Table showing various kilogram per minute measurements converted to pounds per hour. Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.
| Kilograms per Minute (kg/min) | Pounds per Hour (lb/h) |
|---|---|
| 1 kg/min | 132.2773573 lb/h |
| 2 kg/min | 264.5547146 lb/h |
| 2.5 kg/min | 330.6933933 lb/h |
| 5 kg/min | 661.3867866 lb/h |
| 10 kg/min | 1,322.7735731 lb/h |
| 15 kg/min | 1,984.1603597 lb/h |
| 20 kg/min | 2,645.5471462 lb/h |
| 25 kg/min | 3,306.9339328 lb/h |
| 30 kg/min | 3,968.3207193 lb/h |
| 50 kg/min | 6,613.8678655 lb/h |
How to Convert Kilograms per Minute to Pounds per Hour
To convert kilograms per minute to pounds per hour, multiply the mass flow rate by the following conversion ratio: 132.2773573 pounds per hour/kilogram per minute.
Since one kilogram per minute is equal to 132.2773573 pounds per hour, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The mass flow rate in pounds per hour is equal to the mass flow rate in kilograms per minute multiplied by 132.2773573.
For example, here's how to convert 5 kilograms per minute to pounds per hour using the formula above.
How Many Pounds per Hour Are in a Kilogram per Minute?
There are 132.2773573 pounds per hour in a kilogram per minute, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
Our kilogram per minute to pound per hour calculator automatically converts your mass flow rate measurements with full decimal and scientific precision across US customary, imperial, and SI metric standards.
Kilograms per Minute and pounds per hour are both units used to measure mass flow rate. Keep reading to learn more about each unit.
What Is a Kilogram per Minute?
A kilogram per minute is a unit of mass flow rate equal to 1/60 of a kilogram per second (0.0166667 kg/s). Equal to 1/60 kg/s. [1]
The kilogram per minute is classified as a metric and SI-compatible unit of mass flow rate. Kilograms per Minute can be abbreviated as kg/min; for example, 1 kilogram per minute can be written as 1 kg/min.
In the metric system, "kilo" is the standard SI prefix for thousands, or 10³. This makes the kilogram per minute (kg/min) a convenient decimal multiple of the kilogram per second (kg/s).
In practice, kilograms per minute (kg/min) are widely used across standard mass flow rate applications within SI metric workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
What Is a Pound per Hour?
A pound per hour is a unit of mass flow rate equal to 0.000125998 kilograms per second (kg/s), the base unit for mass flow rate. Steam boiler and aviation fuel flow unit. [2]
The pound per hour is classified as a US customary unit of mass flow rate. Pounds per Hour can be abbreviated as lb/h; for example, 1 pound per hour can be written as 1 lb/h.
When working with pounds per hour (lb/h) in formulas or technical specifications, always verify whether your target system uses SI metric, US customary, or British imperial standards.
In practice, pounds per hour (lb/h) are widely used across fine-tolerance laboratory, analytical, and micro-scale mass flow rate measurements within US customary workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
When converting mass flow rate between kilograms per minute (kg/min) and pounds per hour (lb/h), keep full floating-point precision (1 kg/min = 132.2773573 lb/h; 1 lb/h = 0.0075599 kg/min) during intermediate calculations and round only the final pound per hour figure to match your instrument tolerance.
More Kilogram per Minute & Pound per Hour Conversions
Need to calculate in the opposite direction? Use our pounds per hour to kilograms per minute calculator to switch your starting unit immediately. You can also explore related tools such as converting pounds per hour to kilograms per minute, converting kilograms per minute to kilograms per second, or converting kilograms per second to kilograms per minute.
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References
- [1]NIST OWM StandardNIST OWM (SI Units — Length)·Flow - Mass Metrology Standard — Kilograms per Minute (kg/min) to Pounds per Hour (lb/h)
- [2]BIPM SpecificationBIPM (SI Base Unit: Metre (m))·Unit Specifications: Kilogram per Minute (kg/min) & Pound per Hour (lb/h)
- [3]NIST HB 133 ReferenceNIST HB 133 (NIST Handbook 133 (2019 Ed.))·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (kg/min to lb/h)