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Mass Flow Rate

kg/stoklb/min

Convert kilograms per second (kg/s) to kilopounds per minute (klb/min).

Factor1 kg/s = 0.1322774 klb/min

Converter

kg/s

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

Result
13.2277klb/min

Rendered to 6 significant figures.

Formula

Formula
klb/min = kg/s × 0.1322774

Multiply any value in kilograms per second by 0.1322774 to obtain the value in kilopounds per minute.

Worked example

Convert 100 kg/s to klb/min.

  1. 01Start with 100 kg/s.
  2. 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 100 × 0.1322774 = 13.2277 klb/min.
Result100 kg/s = 13.2277 klb/min

Conversion table

kg/sklb/min
10.13228
20.26455
50.66139
101.3228
202.6455
506.6139
10013.228
20026.455
50066.139
1000132.28

Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.

FAQ

What is the conversion factor from kg/s to klb/min?
1 kg/s equals 0.1322774 klb/min. To convert, multiply the value in kilograms per second by 0.1322774.
How do I convert 1 kg/s to klb/min?
1 kg/s = 0.132277 klb/min. For any value, multiply by 0.1322774.
How do I convert klb/min back to kg/s?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 7.559873. So 1 klb/min = 7.55987 kg/s.
When would I need to convert kilogram per second to kilopound per minute?
Mass flow conversions between kg/s and klb/min 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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