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Convert Grams per second to Kilograms per hour

Instantly convert Grams per second (g/s) to Kilograms per hour (kg/hr) with our free online calculator.

Reviewed by Christopher FloiedUpdated

Formula: g/s to kg/hrmultiply by 3.6

Reference Table

Grams per second (g/s)Kilograms per hour (kg/hr)
13.6
518
1036
2590
50180
100360

How to Convert Grams per second to Kilograms per hour

Formula

To convert Grams per second (g/s) to Kilograms per hour (kg/hr): multiply by 3.6

Step-by-Step

  1. Start with your value in Grams per second (g/s).
  2. Multiply by 3.6 to perform the conversion.
  3. The result is your value expressed in Kilograms per hour (kg/hr).

Conversion Factor

1 g/s = 3.6 kg/hr

Reverse Factor

1 kg/hr = 0.277778 g/s

Worked Example

Convert 25 Grams per second to Kilograms per hour: 25 g/s = 90 kg/hr

About Gram per second (g/s)

A metric mass-flow unit equal to exactly 10⁻³ kg/s. g/s is the working unit for small-scale and instrumentation-grade mass-flow measurement applications: automotive Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor output (typical idle 2-4 g/s, cruise 10-30 g/s, wide-open-throttle on a 3.5 L V6 ~100-180 g/s), engine-management data-logging (HP Tuners, EFILive, Cobb AccessPort, OpenECU all report MAF in g/s for North American vehicles), automotive dyno-tuning and powertrain calibration software, OBD-II Mode 01 PID 0x10 (MAF rate) which is defined as g/s per SAE J1979 and ISO 15031-5, laboratory fuel-injector flow-bench measurement using SAE J1832 procedures, medical respiratory-gas delivery (HFNC high-flow nasal cannula 60-120 g/s of warmed/humidified air-O₂ mix per AARC Clinical Practice Guidelines), small-scale chemical-process dosing (Bronkhorst / Sensirion / Honeywell mass-flow controllers commonly used in semiconductor fabs and pharmaceutical manufacturing), and analytical-instrument carrier-gas flows. Convert g/s to kg/s by dividing by 1,000; to lb/min by multiplying by 0.1323; to kg/hr by multiplying by 3.6.

About Kilogram per hour (kg/hr)

A metric mass-flow unit equal to exactly 1/3600 kg/s. kg/hr is the working unit for industrial process streams, boiler steam-output ratings (DIN EN 12952 water-tube boiler specs and EN 12953 shell-boiler specs are typically quoted in kg/hr or t/hr), petroleum refinery throughput, chemical-plant material balances (Aspen HYSYS, CHEMCAD, AVEVA SimCentral, gPROMS default unit for material-stream rates), bulk material handling, food and beverage manufacturing (production-line throughput per Codex Alimentarius), and HVAC make-up-water rates in commercial humidification systems. Reference values: a typical industrial steam boiler produces 5,000-50,000 kg/hr of saturated steam; a refinery atmospheric-crude distillation column processes 50,000-500,000 kg/hr of feed; a 100 MW gas-turbine combined-cycle gas-flow ~360,000 kg/hr air; a craft brewery's wort kettle 500-5,000 kg/hr; an espresso machine steam wand ~15 kg/hr of vapour. Convert kg/hr to lb/hr by multiplying by 2.2046; to t/hr by dividing by 1,000; to kg/s by dividing by 3,600.

Quick Facts

  • 1 Gram per second equals 3.6 Kilograms per hour
  • 1 Kilogram per hour equals 0.277778 Grams per second
  • Gram per second is a unit of mass flow rate
  • Kilogram per hour is a unit of mass flow rate
  • This conversion is commonly used in chemical processing, fuel systems, and environmental monitoring
  • The Gram per second belongs to the metric system

Common Gram per second to Kilogram per hour Conversions

Grams per second (g/s)Kilograms per hour (kg/hr)
0.010.036
0.10.36
0.250.9
0.51.8
13.6
27.2
310.8
518
1036
1554
2072
2590
50180
75270
100360
250900
5001800
10003600
500018000
1000036000

Understanding Grams per second

The Gram per second (symbol: g/s) is a unit of mass flow rate. A metric mass-flow unit equal to exactly 10⁻³ kg/s. g/s is the working unit for small-scale and instrumentation-grade mass-flow measurement applications: automotive Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor output (typical idle 2-4 g/s, cruise 10-30 g/s, wide-open-throttle on a 3.5 L V6 ~100-180 g/s), engine-management data-logging (HP Tuners, EFILive, Cobb AccessPort, OpenECU all report MAF in g/s for North American vehicles), automotive dyno-tuning and powertrain calibration software, OBD-II Mode 01 PID 0x10 (MAF rate) which is defined as g/s per SAE J1979 and ISO 15031-5, laboratory fuel-injector flow-bench measurement using SAE J1832 procedures, medical respiratory-gas delivery (HFNC high-flow nasal cannula 60-120 g/s of warmed/humidified air-O₂ mix per AARC Clinical Practice Guidelines), small-scale chemical-process dosing (Bronkhorst / Sensirion / Honeywell mass-flow controllers commonly used in semiconductor fabs and pharmaceutical manufacturing), and analytical-instrument carrier-gas flows. Convert g/s to kg/s by dividing by 1,000; to lb/min by multiplying by 0.1323; to kg/hr by multiplying by 3.6.

It belongs to the metric measurement system.

Grams per second are commonly used in chemical processing, fuel systems, and environmental monitoring.

Understanding Kilograms per hour

The Kilogram per hour (symbol: kg/hr) is a unit of mass flow rate. A metric mass-flow unit equal to exactly 1/3600 kg/s. kg/hr is the working unit for industrial process streams, boiler steam-output ratings (DIN EN 12952 water-tube boiler specs and EN 12953 shell-boiler specs are typically quoted in kg/hr or t/hr), petroleum refinery throughput, chemical-plant material balances (Aspen HYSYS, CHEMCAD, AVEVA SimCentral, gPROMS default unit for material-stream rates), bulk material handling, food and beverage manufacturing (production-line throughput per Codex Alimentarius), and HVAC make-up-water rates in commercial humidification systems. Reference values: a typical industrial steam boiler produces 5,000-50,000 kg/hr of saturated steam; a refinery atmospheric-crude distillation column processes 50,000-500,000 kg/hr of feed; a 100 MW gas-turbine combined-cycle gas-flow ~360,000 kg/hr air; a craft brewery's wort kettle 500-5,000 kg/hr; an espresso machine steam wand ~15 kg/hr of vapour. Convert kg/hr to lb/hr by multiplying by 2.2046; to t/hr by dividing by 1,000; to kg/s by dividing by 3,600.

It belongs to the metric measurement system.

Kilograms per hour are commonly used in chemical processing, fuel systems, and environmental monitoring.

Why Convert Grams per second to Kilograms per hour?

Converting between Grams per second and Kilograms per hour is a frequent requirement for engineers, scientists, and students working with mass flow rate values. Different industries and regions favour different unit systems, so having a dependable conversion tool saves time and prevents errors in technical calculations. Whether you are verifying a specification sheet, cross-checking simulation results, or preparing a report for an international audience, accurate mass flow rate conversion is essential.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert Grams per second to Kilograms per hour?

A metric mass-flow unit equal to exactly 10⁻³ kg/s. To convert Grams per second to Kilograms per hour, multiply by 3.6. For example, 25 g/s equals 90 kg/hr.

How many Kilograms per hour are in 1 Gram per second?

There are 3.6 Kilograms per hour in 1 Gram per second.

How many Grams per second are in 1 Kilogram per hour?

There are 0.277778 Grams per second in 1 Kilogram per hour.

What is the formula for Gram per second to Kilogram per hour conversion?

The formula is: multiply by 3.6. This means 1 g/s = 3.6 kg/hr.

Is a Gram per second bigger than a Kilogram per hour?

No. One Gram per second is smaller than one Kilogram per hour because 1 g/s equals 3.6 kg/hr, which is greater than 1.

When do you need to convert between Grams per second and Kilograms per hour?

A metric mass-flow unit equal to exactly 1/3600 kg/s. Gram per second and Kilogram per hour are both mass flow units, so conversion comes up whenever one source of information uses one unit and another uses the other — a classic cross-reference challenge in engineering, trade, travel, and everyday life.

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