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Mass Flow Rate

kg/daytokg/hr

Convert kilograms per day (kg/day) to kilograms per hour (kg/hr).

Factor1 kg/day = 0.04166667 kg/hr

Converter

kg/day

Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7

Result
41.6667kg/hr

Rendered to 6 significant figures.

Formula

Formula
kg/hr = kg/day × 0.04166667

Multiply any value in kilograms per day by 0.04166667 to obtain the value in kilograms per hour.

Worked example

Convert 1000 kg/day to kg/hr.

  1. 01Start with 1000 kg/day.
  2. 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 1000 × 0.04166667 = 41.6667 kg/hr.
Result1000 kg/day = 41.6667 kg/hr

Conversion table

kg/daykg/hr
10.041667
20.083333
50.20833
100.41667
200.83333
502.0833
1004.1667
2008.3333
50020.833
100041.667

Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.

FAQ

What is the conversion factor from kg/day to kg/hr?
1 kg/day equals 0.04166667 kg/hr. To convert, multiply the value in kilograms per day by 0.04166667.
How do I convert 1 kg/day to kg/hr?
1 kg/day = 0.0416667 kg/hr. For any value, multiply by 0.04166667.
How do I convert kg/hr back to kg/day?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 24. So 1 kg/hr = 24 kg/day.
When would I need to convert kilogram per day to kilogram per hour?
Mass flow conversions between kg/day and kg/hr are common in material balances, process stream summaries, bulk solids handling, custody transfer, and equipment sizing where kg/hr, t/hr, lb/hr, and lb/s may all appear in different datasheets or vendor documents.
Is the conversion exact?
The factor shown is precise to at least 7 significant figures. For most process-engineering work this is far better than instrument accuracy. For metrology or trade applications, refer to the relevant national standard (NIST, BIPM, ISO 80000).

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