Kilomole to Pound-Mole Converter
Convert Kilomoles to Pound-Moles
Quick Conversions
How to Convert Kilomoles to Pound-Moles
To convert from kilomoles (kmol) to pound-moles (lb-mol), you multiply the value in kilomoles by 2.20462. For more information about kilomoles as a unit of measurement, visit our kilomoles page.
Formula
Pound-Moles = Kilomoles × 2.20462
or
lb-mol = kmol × 2.20462
Step-by-step process
- Take the measurement in kilomoles.
- Multiply it by 2.20462.
- The result is the equivalent amount of substance in pound-moles.
Examples
- 1 kmol = 1 × 2.20462 = 2.20462 lb-mol
- 2 kmol = 2 × 2.20462 = 4.40924 lb-mol
- 5 kmol = 5 × 2.20462 = 11.0231 lb-mol
- 10 kmol = 10 × 2.20462 = 22.0462 lb-mol
When to Convert Kilomoles to Pound-Moles
This conversion is useful when working with chemical calculations that involve both imperial and metric units.
Chemical Engineering
This conversion is essential for chemical engineers working on international projects or with mixed-unit data.
Scientific Research
Researchers may need to convert between these units when working with data from different sources.
Common Kilomoles to Pound-Moles Conversions
Here is a table of common conversions for quick reference:
| Kilomoles (kmol) | Pound-Moles (lb-mol) | Kilomoles (kmol) | Pound-Moles (lb-mol) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2.20462 | 20 | 44.0924 |
| 2 | 4.40924 | 30 | 66.1386 |
| 3 | 6.61386 | 40 | 88.1848 |
| 4 | 8.81848 | 50 | 110.231 |
| 5 | 11.0231 | 60 | 132.2772 |
| 6 | 13.2277 | 70 | 154.3234 |
| 7 | 15.4323 | 80 | 176.3696 |
| 8 | 17.637 | 90 | 198.4158 |
| 9 | 19.8416 | 100 | 220.462 |
| 10 | 22.0462 | 250 | 551.155 |
| 15 | 33.0693 | 500 | 1102.31 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a kilomole?
A kilomole is a unit of amount of substance equal to 1,000 moles.
What is a pound-mole?
A pound-mole (lb-mol) is the amount of a substance whose mass in pounds is numerically equal to its molecular weight. It is an imperial unit of amount of substance.
How do I convert lb-mol to kmol?
To convert from pound-moles to kilomoles, you divide the value by 2.20462. For example, 10 lb-mol is equal to 10 / 2.20462 = 4.53592 kmol.