Mass Flow Unit Converter
Convert engineering quantities quickly and consistently.
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Standard Reference Tables
SI System
| SI Unit | Equivalent |
|---|---|
| 1 kg/s | 3,600 kg/hr |
| 1 Metric Ton/hr | 1,000 kg/hr |
FPS System
| FPS Unit | Equivalent |
|---|---|
| 1 lb/s | 3,600 lb/hr |
| 1 Ton/hr (Short) | 2,000 lb/hr |
CGS System
| CGS Unit | Equivalent |
|---|---|
| 1 g/s | 60 g/min = 3,600 g/hr |
| 1 g/s | 3.6 kg/hr |
Mass Flow
What is Mass Flow Rate?
Mass flow rate dictates the amount of mass passing through a system per unit of time. Unlike volumetric flow, mass flow is conserved throughout a steady-state process regardless of temperature or pressure changes, making it the bedrock of chemical engineering calculations.
Mass flow unit conversions are essential for:
- Material Balances: Executing steady-state and dynamic process simulations (e.g., HYSYS, Aspen Plus).
- Reactor Yields: Tracking reactant consumption and product generation.
- Thermal Design: Calculating enthalpy and heat duties.
Engineers frequently convert between metric and imperial mass units, such as kilograms per hour (kg/hr), metric tons per hour (MT/hr), and pounds per hour (lb/hr).