Kilograms per Minute to Pounds per Second Converter
Enter the mass flow rate in kilograms per minute below to convert it to pounds per second.
Convert Kilograms per Minute to Pounds per Second
Enter a value in kilograms per minute (kg/min) to convert to pounds per second (lb/s).
Kilogram per Minute to Pound per Second Conversion Table
Table showing various kilogram per minute measurements converted to pounds per second. Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.
| Kilograms per Minute (kg/min) | Pounds per Second (lb/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 kg/min | 0.0367437 lb/s |
| 2 kg/min | 0.0734874 lb/s |
| 2.5 kg/min | 0.0918593 lb/s |
| 5 kg/min | 0.1837186 lb/s |
| 10 kg/min | 0.3674371 lb/s |
| 15 kg/min | 0.5511557 lb/s |
| 20 kg/min | 0.7348742 lb/s |
| 25 kg/min | 0.9185928 lb/s |
| 30 kg/min | 1.1023113 lb/s |
| 50 kg/min | 1.8371855 lb/s |
How to Convert Kilograms per Minute to Pounds per Second
To convert kilograms per minute to pounds per second, multiply the mass flow rate by the following conversion ratio: 0.0367437 pounds per second/kilogram per minute.
Since one kilogram per minute is equal to 0.0367437 pounds per second, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The mass flow rate in pounds per second is equal to the mass flow rate in kilograms per minute multiplied by 0.0367437.
For example, here's how to convert 5 kilograms per minute to pounds per second using the formula above.
How Many Pounds per Second Are in a Kilogram per Minute?
There are 0.0367437 pounds per second in a kilogram per minute, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
Our kilogram per minute to pound per second 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 second 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 Second?
A pound per second is a unit of mass flow rate equal to 0.4535924 kilograms per second (kg/s), the base unit for mass flow rate. Equal to 0.453592 kg/s. [2]
The pound per second is classified as a US customary unit of mass flow rate. Pounds per Second can be abbreviated as lb/s; for example, 1 pound per second can be written as 1 lb/s.
When working with pounds per second (lb/s) in formulas or technical specifications, always verify whether your target system uses SI metric, US customary, or British imperial standards.
In practice, pounds per second (lb/s) are widely used across standard mass flow rate applications within US customary workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
When converting mass flow rate between kilograms per minute (kg/min) and pounds per second (lb/s), keep full floating-point precision (1 kg/min = 0.0367437 lb/s; 1 lb/s = 27.2155422 kg/min) during intermediate calculations and round only the final pound per second figure to match your instrument tolerance.
More Kilogram per Minute & Pound per Second Conversions
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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 Second (lb/s)
- [2]BIPM SpecificationBIPM (SI Base Unit: Metre (m))·Unit Specifications: Kilogram per Minute (kg/min) & Pound per Second (lb/s)
- [3]NIST HB 133 ReferenceNIST HB 133 (NIST Handbook 133 (2019 Ed.))·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (kg/min to lb/s)