Mass Flow Rate
lt/hrtolb/min
Convert long tons per hour (lt/hr) to pounds per minute (lb/min).
Factor1 lt/hr = 37.33333 lb/min
Converter
lt/hr
Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7
Result
lb/min
Rendered to 6 significant figures.
Formula
Formula
lb/min = lt/hr × 37.33333
Multiply any value in long tons per hour by 37.33333 to obtain the value in pounds per minute.
Worked example
Convert 1 lt/hr to lb/min.
- 01Start with 1 lt/hr.
- 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 1 × 37.33333 = 37.3333 lb/min.
Result1 lt/hr = 37.3333 lb/min
Conversion table
| lt/hr | lb/min |
|---|---|
| 1 | 37.333 |
| 2 | 74.667 |
| 5 | 186.67 |
| 10 | 373.33 |
| 20 | 746.67 |
| 50 | 1866.7 |
| 100 | 3733.3 |
| 200 | 7466.7 |
| 500 | 18667 |
| 1000 | 37333 |
Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.
FAQ
What is the conversion factor from lt/hr to lb/min?
1 lt/hr equals 37.33333 lb/min. To convert, multiply the value in long tons per hour by 37.33333.
How do I convert 1 lt/hr to lb/min?
1 lt/hr = 37.3333 lb/min. For any value, multiply by 37.33333.
How do I convert lb/min back to lt/hr?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 0.02678571. So 1 lb/min = 0.0267857 lt/hr.
When would I need to convert long ton per hour to pound per minute?
Mass flow conversions between lt/hr and lb/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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