Cubic Centimeters per second to Gallons per hour conversion

How to convert cubic centimeters per second to gallons per hour?

To convert cubic centimeters per second (cm³/s) to gallons per hour (gal/hr), you can follow these steps:

1. Understand the relationship between units:

   • 1 cubic centimeter (cm³) is equivalent to 0.000264172 gallons.
   • There are 3600 seconds in an hour (60 seconds/minute * 60 minutes/hour).

2. Conversion formula: $\text{gal/hr} = \text{cm³/s} \times 0.000264172 \text{ gal/cm³} \times 3600 \text{ s/hr}$

3. Calculate the conversion for 1 cm³/s: $1 \text{ cm³/s} \times 0.000264172 \text{ gal/cm³} \times 3600 \text{ s/hr} = 0.951 \text{ gal/hr}$

So, 1 cubic centimeter per second is approximately equivalent to 0.951 gallons per hour.

Real World Examples of Other Quantities of Cubic Centimeters per Second

Example 1: Small Pump for an Aquarium

• Flow Rate: 10 cm³/s
• Conversion to gal/hr: $10 \text{ cm³/s} \times 0.000264172 \text{ gal/cm³} \times 3600 \text{ s/hr} = 9.51 \text{ gal/hr}$
• Real World Context: A small aquarium pump might have a flow rate of 10 cm³/s, which is equivalent to 9.51 gallons per hour, suitable for a small fish tank.

Example 2: Drip Irrigation

• Flow Rate: 100 cm³/s
• Conversion to gal/hr: $100 \text{ cm³/s} \times 0.000264172 \times 3600 = 95.1 \text{ gal/hr}$
• Real World Context: A drip irrigation system might deliver water at 100 cm³/s, translating to 95.1 gallons per hour, which could be used for watering a medium-sized garden.

Example 3: Industrial Process Cooling

• Flow Rate: 1000 cm³/s
• Conversion to gal/hr: $1000 \text{ cm³/s} \times 0.000264172 \times 3600 = 951 \text{ gal/hr}$
• Real World Context: An industrial cooling system might need a flow rate of 1000 cm³/s to maintain equipment, which equals 951 gallons per hour.

By understanding these conversions, you can better plan for various applications such as residential, agricultural, and industrial needs.