Pneumatics

Flow Coefficient Cv / Kv Converter

Convert pneumatic valve flow coefficients between Cv (US/UK), Kv (European m³/h), kv (l/min) and qn (nl/min).

Units:
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💡Kv is the flow of water in m³/h at 1 bar pressure drop across the valve. Cv is the US equivalent in US gallons per minute at 1 psi drop. The pneumatic qn value refers to normal-litres per minute of air at specified conditions. Always verify units with the manufacturer's datasheet.
Kv = Cv × 0.865 | kv [l/min] = Cv × 14.3 | qn [nl/min] = Cv × 981.5
P1 P2 Cv / Kv
Input
Flow coefficient value iEnter the known flow coefficient value from the valve datasheet.
Convert from iSelect which flow coefficient unit you have. Cv: US/UK standard. Kv: European standard (m³/h water at 1 bar drop). qn: pneumatic air flow.
Result
Cv
Kv [m³/h]
kv [l/min]
qn [nl/min]
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