Mass Flow Converter - Convert Mass Flow Rate Units

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Kilogram per second (kg/s) Gram per second (g/s) Milligram per second (mg/s) Microgram per second (μg/s) Pound per minute (lb/min) Pound per second (lb/s) Ton per second (t/s) Ton per hour (t/h) Kilogram per hour (kg/h) Gram per minute (g/min)

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Kilogram per second (kg/s) Gram per second (g/s) Milligram per second (mg/s) Microgram per second (μg/s) Pound per minute (lb/min) Pound per second (lb/s) Ton per second (t/s) Ton per hour (t/h) Kilogram per hour (kg/h) Gram per minute (g/min)

## About Mass Flow Conversion Mass flow rate is the mass of a substance that passes through a given surface per unit time. It's a fundamental concept in fluid dynamics, chemical engineering, and various industrial processes, particularly in the design of reactors, heat exchangers, and process equipment. ### Common Mass Flow Rate Conversions - **Kilogram per second to Gram per second**: 1 kg/s = 1000 g/s - **Pound per minute to Gram per second**: 1 lb/min = 7.56 g/s - **Ton per hour to Kilogram per second**: 1 t/h = 0.2778 kg/s - **Gram per second to Kilogram per second**: 1 g/s = 0.001 kg/s ### When to Use Different Mass Flow Rate Units - **Kilogram per second (kg/s)**: SI unit, used internationally for scientific and engineering applications - **Gram per second (g/s)**: Common metric unit, used in laboratory settings and small-scale processes - **Milligram per second (mg/s)**: Used for very small mass flow rates in pharmaceutical applications - **Microgram per second (μg/s)**: Used for extremely small mass flow rates in precision applications - **Pound per minute (lb/min)**: Common unit in the United States for industrial applications - **Pound per second (lb/s)**: Used for higher mass flow rates in industrial processes - **Ton per second (t/s)**: Used for very large mass flow rates in heavy industry - **Ton per hour (t/h)**: Common unit for industrial processes and material handling - **Kilogram per hour (kg/h)**: Used for lower mass flow rates in industrial and laboratory applications - **Gram per minute (g/min)**: Used for very low mass flow rates in laboratory and research applications ### Tips for Mass Flow Rate Conversion 1. **For Chemical Engineering**: Use kilogram per second (SI) or pound per minute (US) 2. **For Laboratory Applications**: Use gram per second or milligram per second 3. **For Industrial Processes**: Use ton per hour or kilogram per hour 4. **For Pharmaceutical Applications**: Use microgram per second for precise dosing ### Common Mass Flow Rate Reference Points - **Laboratory Scale**: ~0.001-1 g/s - **Pilot Plant**: ~1-100 kg/h - **Industrial Process**: ~1-1000 t/h - **Large Scale Industrial**: ~1000+ t/h - **Pharmaceutical Dosing**: ~0.001-1 mg/s ### Applications of Mass Flow Rate Mass flow rate is crucial in many applications: - **Chemical Engineering**: Design of reactors, heat exchangers, and process equipment - **Food Processing**: Control of ingredient flow rates in production lines - **Pharmaceutical Manufacturing**: Precise dosing of active ingredients - **Oil and Gas**: Pipeline flow calculations and production monitoring - **Water Treatment**: Chemical dosing and sludge handling - **Power Generation**: Fuel flow control in boilers and turbines - **Environmental Engineering**: Emission monitoring and control ### Important Considerations When working with mass flow rate measurements: - For compressible fluids, consider the relationship between pressure, temperature, and density - Account for phase changes (liquid to gas) in flow calculations - Consider the accuracy requirements for your specific application - Use appropriate measurement techniques for the flow regime (laminar vs. turbulent)

Common Conversions

1 kilogram per second

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1000 gram per second

Basic kilogram per second to gram per second conversion

1 pound per minute

→

7.56 gram per second

Basic pound per minute to gram per second conversion

1 gram per second

→

0.001 kilogram per second

Basic gram per second to kilogram per second conversion

1 ton per hour

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0.2778 kilogram per second

Basic ton per hour to kilogram per second conversion

Unit Definitions

Kilogram per second (kg/s)

The SI unit of mass flow rate, representing the mass of material passing per second.

Formula: ṁ = m/t where m is mass and t is time

Gram per second (g/s)

Common metric unit for mass flow rate, especially in laboratory settings and small-scale processes.

Formula: 1 g/s = 0.001 kg/s

Milligram per second (mg/s)

Used for very small mass flow rates, such as in pharmaceutical applications.

Formula: 1 mg/s = 0.000001 kg/s

Microgram per second (μg/s)

Used for extremely small mass flow rates in precision applications.

Formula: 1 μg/s = 0.000000001 kg/s

Pound per minute (lb/min)

Common unit in the United States, especially for industrial applications and process engineering.

Formula: 1 lb/min = 0.007559873 kg/s

Pound per second (lb/s)

Used for higher mass flow rates in industrial processes.

Formula: 1 lb/s = 0.453592 kg/s

Ton per second (t/s)

Used for very large mass flow rates in heavy industry.

Formula: 1 t/s = 1000 kg/s

Ton per hour (t/h)

Common unit for industrial processes and material handling.

Formula: 1 t/h = 0.277778 kg/s

Kilogram per hour (kg/h)

Used for lower mass flow rates in industrial and laboratory applications.

Formula: 1 kg/h = 0.000277778 kg/s

Gram per minute (g/min)

Used for very low mass flow rates in laboratory and research applications.

Formula: 1 g/min = 0.000016667 kg/s

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