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Convert Pounds per second to Metric tons per hour

Instantly convert Pounds per second (lb/s) to Metric tons per hour (t/hr) with our free online calculator.

Reviewed by Christopher FloiedUpdated

Formula: lb/s to t/hrmultiply by 1.63293

Reference Table

Pounds per second (lb/s)Metric tons per hour (t/hr)
11.63293
58.16466
1016.3293
2540.8233
5081.6466
100163.293

How to Convert Pounds per second to Metric tons per hour

Formula

To convert Pounds per second (lb/s) to Metric tons per hour (t/hr): multiply by 1.63293

Step-by-Step

  1. Start with your value in Pounds per second (lb/s).
  2. Multiply by 1.63293 to perform the conversion.
  3. The result is your value expressed in Metric tons per hour (t/hr).

Conversion Factor

1 lb/s = 1.63293 t/hr

Reverse Factor

1 t/hr = 0.612396 lb/s

Worked Example

Convert 25 Pounds per second to Metric tons per hour: 25 lb/s = 40.8233 t/hr

About Pound per second (lb/s)

An imperial mass-flow unit (≈ 0.453592 kg/s per NIST SP 811). lb/s is the dominant working unit in US aerospace engineering for turbomachinery: turbojet, turbofan, and turboprop engine performance data published by P&W, GE Aviation, Honeywell, and Rolls-Royce North America quote corrected and uncorrected mass flow in lb/s on type-certificate data sheets and FAR Part 33 power-plant certification documents per FAA Advisory Circular 33-2B. US-edition combustion textbooks (Glassman, Turns, Cengel & Boles) and gas-turbine engineering textbooks (Mattingly, Saravanamuttoo, Boyce) use lb/s throughout. Reference values: a GE F404 turbojet (F/A-18 Hornet) airflow ~146 lb/s at takeoff; GE9X (Boeing 777X) ~1,600 lb/s; CF6-80C2 (747-400) ~1,769 lb/s; F-1 first-stage rocket engine (Saturn V) ~5,683 lb/s of RP-1 + LOX; SpaceX Merlin 1D ~520 lb/s. Convert lb/s to kg/s by multiplying by 0.4536; to lb/hr by multiplying by 3,600; to lb/min by multiplying by 60.

About Metric ton per hour (t/hr)

A metric mass-flow unit equal to 1,000 kg/hr ≈ 0.27778 kg/s. t/hr is the universal working unit for bulk-industrial mass-flow rates where kg/hr would produce awkwardly-large numbers. Reference applications: mining and quarrying conveyors per ISO 5048 and CEMA standards (a typical aggregate-belt conveyor 100-500 t/hr; a large iron-ore overland conveyor 5,000-10,000 t/hr), cement-kiln feed rates per CRH / Lafarge plant ratings (50-400 t/hr typical, world-record kilns 12,000 t/day = 500 t/hr), grain-handling and bulk-shiploading conveyors (a Panamax-class shiploader 2,000-3,000 t/hr), steel-mill billet and slab flow (modern continuous-caster 300-500 t/hr), wastewater-treatment-plant influent flow (large municipal WWTP 50-200 t/hr), and power-plant coal-feed systems (a 600 MW coal-fired unit ~200 t/hr at full load). Convert t/hr to kg/s by dividing by 3.6; to lb/hr by multiplying by 2,205.

Quick Facts

  • 1 Pound per second equals 1.63293 Metric tons per hour
  • 1 Metric ton per hour equals 0.612396 Pounds per second
  • Pound per second is a unit of mass flow rate
  • Metric ton per hour is a unit of mass flow rate
  • This conversion is commonly used in chemical processing, fuel systems, and environmental monitoring
  • The Pound per second belongs to the imperial system

Common Pound per second to Metric ton per hour Conversions

Pounds per second (lb/s)Metric tons per hour (t/hr)
0.010.0163293
0.10.163293
0.250.408233
0.50.816466
11.63293
23.26586
34.89879
58.16466
1016.3293
1524.494
2032.6586
2540.8233
5081.6466
75122.47
100163.293
250408.233
500816.466
10001632.93
50008164.66
1000016329.3

Understanding Pounds per second

The Pound per second (symbol: lb/s) is a unit of mass flow rate. An imperial mass-flow unit (≈ 0.453592 kg/s per NIST SP 811). lb/s is the dominant working unit in US aerospace engineering for turbomachinery: turbojet, turbofan, and turboprop engine performance data published by P&W, GE Aviation, Honeywell, and Rolls-Royce North America quote corrected and uncorrected mass flow in lb/s on type-certificate data sheets and FAR Part 33 power-plant certification documents per FAA Advisory Circular 33-2B. US-edition combustion textbooks (Glassman, Turns, Cengel & Boles) and gas-turbine engineering textbooks (Mattingly, Saravanamuttoo, Boyce) use lb/s throughout. Reference values: a GE F404 turbojet (F/A-18 Hornet) airflow ~146 lb/s at takeoff; GE9X (Boeing 777X) ~1,600 lb/s; CF6-80C2 (747-400) ~1,769 lb/s; F-1 first-stage rocket engine (Saturn V) ~5,683 lb/s of RP-1 + LOX; SpaceX Merlin 1D ~520 lb/s. Convert lb/s to kg/s by multiplying by 0.4536; to lb/hr by multiplying by 3,600; to lb/min by multiplying by 60.

It belongs to the imperial measurement system.

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

Understanding Metric tons per hour

The Metric ton per hour (symbol: t/hr) is a unit of mass flow rate. A metric mass-flow unit equal to 1,000 kg/hr ≈ 0.27778 kg/s. t/hr is the universal working unit for bulk-industrial mass-flow rates where kg/hr would produce awkwardly-large numbers. Reference applications: mining and quarrying conveyors per ISO 5048 and CEMA standards (a typical aggregate-belt conveyor 100-500 t/hr; a large iron-ore overland conveyor 5,000-10,000 t/hr), cement-kiln feed rates per CRH / Lafarge plant ratings (50-400 t/hr typical, world-record kilns 12,000 t/day = 500 t/hr), grain-handling and bulk-shiploading conveyors (a Panamax-class shiploader 2,000-3,000 t/hr), steel-mill billet and slab flow (modern continuous-caster 300-500 t/hr), wastewater-treatment-plant influent flow (large municipal WWTP 50-200 t/hr), and power-plant coal-feed systems (a 600 MW coal-fired unit ~200 t/hr at full load). Convert t/hr to kg/s by dividing by 3.6; to lb/hr by multiplying by 2,205.

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

Why Convert Pounds per second to Metric tons per hour?

Converting between Pounds per second and Metric tons 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 Pounds per second to Metric tons per hour?

An imperial mass-flow unit (≈ 0. To convert Pounds per second to Metric tons per hour, multiply by 1.63293. For example, 25 lb/s equals 40.8233 t/hr.

How many Metric tons per hour are in 1 Pound per second?

There are 1.63293 Metric tons per hour in 1 Pound per second.

How many Pounds per second are in 1 Metric ton per hour?

There are 0.612396 Pounds per second in 1 Metric ton per hour.

What is the formula for Pound per second to Metric ton per hour conversion?

The formula is: multiply by 1.63293. This means 1 lb/s = 1.63293 t/hr.

Is a Pound per second bigger than a Metric ton per hour?

No. One Pound per second is smaller than one Metric ton per hour because 1 lb/s equals 1.63293 t/hr, which is greater than 1.

When do you need to convert between Pounds per second and Metric tons per hour?

A metric mass-flow unit equal to 1,000 kg/hr ≈ 0. Pound per second and Metric ton 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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