Centilitres per second to Gallons per minute conversion

How to convert centilitres per second to gallons per minute?

To convert from centilitres per second (cL/s) to gallons per minute (gal/min), you need to know the conversion factors between the units. Here’s a step-by-step explanation of the conversion process for 1 centilitre per second (cL/s):

1. Convert cL to L: 1 centilitre (cL) is equal to 0.01 liters (L). $1 \text{ cL/s} = 0.01 \text{ L/s}$

2. Convert L/s to L/min: There are 60 seconds in a minute. $0.01 \text{ L/s} \times 60 \text{ s/min} = 0.6 \text{ L/min}$

3. Convert L/min to gal/min: 1 liter is approximately 0.264172 gallons. $0.6 \text{ L/min} \times 0.264172 \text{ gal/L} = 0.1585032 \text{ gal/min}$

So, 1 centilitre per second is approximately 0.1585 gallons per minute.

Real World Examples for Other Quantities of Centilitres per Second

To provide context, let's consider different quantities:

5 Centilitres per Second

1. Calculation: $5 \text{ cL/s} = 0.01 \text{ L/s} \times 5 = 0.05 \text{ L/s}$ $0.05 \text{ L/s} \times 60 = 3 \text{ L/min}$ $3 \text{ L/min} \times 0.264172 \text{ gal/L} \approx 0.792516 \text{ gal/min}$

2. Real World Example:

   • A garden hose outputting water at a low to moderate flow rate, which could typically range from 0.5 to 1 gallon per minute.

10 Centilitres per Second

1. Calculation: $10 \text{ cL/s} = 0.1 \text{ L/s}$ $0.1 \text{ L/s} \times 60 = 6 \text{ L/min}$ $6 \text{ L/min} \times 0.264172 \text{ gal/L} \approx 1.585032 \text{ gal/min}$

2. Real World Example:

   • A kitchen sink tap with a strong flow, since typical faucets flow between 1 and 2 gallons per minute.

50 Centilitres per Second

1. Calculation: $50 \text{ cL/s} = 0.5 \text{ L/s}$ $0.5 \text{ L/s} \times 60 = 30 \text{ L/min}$ $30 \text{ L/min} \times 0.264172 \text{ gal/L} \approx 7.92516 \text{ gal/min}$

2. Real World Example:

   • Fire hose: Many fire hoses can deliver in the range of 5 to 10 gallons per minute, especially in low-pressure scenarios.

100 Centilitres per Second

1. Calculation: $100 \text{ cL/s} = 1 \text{ L/s}$ $1 \text{ L/s} \times 60 = 60 \text{ L/min}$ $60 \text{ L/min} \times 0.264172 \text{ gal/L} \approx 15.85032 \text{ gal/min}$

2. Real World Example:

   • Industrial water systems or high-capacity pumps used in agriculture for irrigation, where large volumes of water are required quickly.

By understanding these conversions, you can make more informed decisions about fluid flow rates in various applications.