Convert Grams per Minute to Kilograms per Hour
Gram per Minute (g/min) to Kilogram per Hour (kg/h) mass flow rate conversion — enter any value below to get an instant result, or use the table for common values.
Results from this calculator are estimates provided for general informational purposes only, based on formulas, rates, and standards commonly accepted as of 2026. Figures may differ slightly from other calculators or professional sources due to rounding methods, differing assumptions, or regional regulations, and rules may change over time. Always consult a qualified professional — such as a financial advisor, healthcare provider, or other relevant specialist — before making decisions based on these results.
Result
1 g/min = 0.060000115 kg/h
1 Gram per Minute = 0.060000115 Kilograms per Hour
1 Kilogram per Hour = 16.666635 Grams per Minute
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Conversion chart: Gram per Minute to Kilograms per Hour
Conversion table
| Gram per Minute (g/min) | Kilogram per Hour (kg/h) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 g/min | 0.00060000115 kg/h |
| 0.1 g/min | 0.0060000115 kg/h |
| 1 g/min | 0.060000115 kg/h |
| 2 g/min | 0.12000023 kg/h |
| 3 g/min | 0.18000035 kg/h |
| 5 g/min | 0.30000058 kg/h |
| 10 g/min | 0.60000115 kg/h |
| 20 g/min | 1.2000023 kg/h |
| 50 g/min | 3.0000058 kg/h |
| 100 g/min | 6.0000115 kg/h |
| 1000 g/min | 60.000115 kg/h |
Gram per Minute (g/min)
Definition: A small-scale metric mass flow unit combining the gram with the minute, suited to slow, precise dispensing processes.
History: Derived by pairing the gram with the minute once gram-scale dosing equipment needed a rate unit matched to its slower observation interval.
Current use: Common in pharmaceutical and laboratory dispensing equipment, where reagents or powders are fed in small, carefully controlled gram-per-minute streams.
Kilogram per Hour (kg/h)
Definition: A metric mass flow unit expressing kilograms delivered per hour, matched to the typical reporting interval for continuous industrial feed and production rates.
History: Adopted as the standard hourly SI mass-flow unit once continuous process industries needed a rate figure that lined up with shift-based production reporting.
Current use: The most common mass flow unit on chemical-plant, food-processing, and material-handling equipment nameplates and process control screens.
Supported Units
| Unit | Symbol | In kg/s |
|---|---|---|
| Kilogram per Second | kg/s | 1 kg/s |
| Kilogram per Minute | kg/min | 0.016666667 kg/s |
| Kilogram per Hour | kg/h | 0.0002777778 kg/s |
| Kilogram per Day | kg/d | 1.15741E-05 kg/s |
| Gram per Second | g/s | 0.001 kg/s |
| Gram per Minute | g/min | 1.66667E-05 kg/s |
| Gram per Hour | g/h | 2.77778E-07 kg/s |
| Gram per Day | g/d | 1.15741E-08 kg/s |
| Milligram per Second | mg/s | 1E-06 kg/s |
| Metric Ton per Second | t/s | 1000 kg/s |
| Metric Ton per Minute | t/min | 16.666667 kg/s |
| Metric Ton per Hour | t/h | 0.27777778 kg/s |
| Metric Ton per Day | t/d | 0.011574074 kg/s |
| Short Ton (US) per Hour | ton(US)/h | 0.25199576 kg/s |
| Pound per Second | lb/s | 0.45359237 kg/s |
| Pound per Minute | lb/min | 0.0075598728 kg/s |
| Pound per Hour | lb/h | 0.0001259979 kg/s |
| Pound per Day | lb/d | 5.24991E-06 kg/s |
About These Parameters
- Value
- The mass flow rate value you want to convert, expressed in the "From" unit. Accepts decimals.
- From Unit
- The unit your input value is currently measured in — a process control screen's kg/h, or a US boiler nameplate's lb/h.
- To Unit
- The unit you want the result converted into. Use the swap button to flip From and To instantly.
How Flow - Mass Conversion Works
The Formula
Every unit here is defined by a fixed multiplier relative to kilograms per second. To convert a value from one unit to another:
result = value × (factor of "From" unit ÷ factor of "To" unit)
For Gram per Minute → Kilogram per Hour: multiply by 0.060000115. For example, 1 g/min × 0.060000115 = 0.060000115 kg/h.
Mass Flow vs. Volumetric Flow
This page covers mass flow — how much MASS passes a point per unit time. The site's separate Flow Converter covers volumetric flow — how much VOLUME passes a point per unit time. The two are related by density: mass flow = volumetric flow × density. For an incompressible liquid like water, density barely changes, so the two rates track each other closely. For a compressible gas, density shifts with temperature and pressure, so the same mass flow rate can correspond to very different volumetric flow rates at different points in a system — which is exactly why engineers designing combustion, turbine, and pipeline systems track mass flow, since it stays constant through a pipe of varying cross-section even when the volumetric flow rate does not.
Metric Ton vs. Short Ton
A metric ton (tonne) is exactly 1,000 kg, while a US short ton is 2,000 pounds — about 907.18 kg, roughly 9.3% lighter than a metric ton. The difference is small enough to overlook casually but large enough to matter in industrial contexts: a mining or aggregate operation quoting "500 tons per hour" means something meaningfully different depending on which ton is intended, and US equipment nameplates almost always mean the short ton unless explicitly labeled "metric." Always confirm which ton a US industrial spec sheet is using before comparing it to a metric figure.
Example
A mass flow rate of 1 g/min equals 0.060000115 kg/h. For scale, a residential natural gas furnace burns fuel at only a few kilograms per hour, while a large industrial boiler or jet engine can consume fuel at rates measured in metric tons per hour.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Kilograms per Hour are in 1 Gram per Minute?
1 Gram per Minute (g/min) equals exactly 0.060000115 Kilograms per Hour (kg/h).
Why use mass flow instead of volume flow?
Mass is conserved through a system regardless of temperature, pressure, or pipe diameter changes, while volume is not for compressible fluids like gases and steam. Combustion, turbine, and process-control systems are built around mass flow because it gives a consistent, physically conserved quantity to balance and control, whereas volumetric flow can swing with conditions even when the underlying mass flow is steady.
What's the difference between a metric ton and a short ton?
A metric ton is exactly 1,000 kilograms. A US short ton is 2,000 pounds, equal to about 907.18 kilograms — roughly 9.3% lighter than a metric ton. US industrial equipment is conventionally rated in short tons unless explicitly labeled "metric ton," so it's worth double-checking which one a spec sheet or nameplate is referring to.
How accurate are these conversions?
Every conversion factor used here is the exact, internationally recognized relationship between the underlying mass and time units — results are limited only by floating-point display precision, not by rounded conversion constants.