Cubic feet per minute to Gallons per hour conversion

How to convert cubic feet per minute to gallons per hour?

To convert cubic feet per minute (CFM) to gallons per hour (GPH), you will need to know the relationship between cubic feet and gallons.

1 cubic foot is equivalent to approximately 7.48052 gallons.

Therefore: 1 CFM = 1 cubic foot per minute × 7.48052 gallons/cubic foot

Since there are 60 minutes in an hour, you can multiply by 60 to convert from cubic feet per minute to cubic feet per hour. Then convert cubic feet per hour to gallons per hour.

So for 1 CFM: $1 \text{ CFM} = 1 \text{ cubic foot per minute} \times 60 \text{ minutes per hour} \times 7.48052 \text{ gallons per cubic foot}$

$1 \text{ CFM} = 1 \times 60 \times 7.48052 \text{ gallons per hour}$

$1 \text{ CFM} = 448.8312 \text{ GPH}$

Therefore, 1 CFM is equal to approximately 448.8312 gallons per hour.

Real-World Examples for Other Quantities of CFM

• 5 CFM: Using the same conversion factor: $5 \text{ CFM} = 5 \times 448.8312 \text{ GPH} = 2244.156 \text{ GPH}$

• 10 CFM: $10 \text{ CFM} = 10 \times 448.8312 \text{ GPH} = 4488.312 \text{ GPH}$

• 50 CFM: $50 \text{ CFM} = 50 \times 448.8312 \text{ GPH} = 22441.56 \text{ GPH}$

• 100 CFM: $100 \text{ CFM} = 100 \times 448.8312 \text{ GPH} = 44883.12 \text{ GPH}$

These conversions can be useful in various real-world applications, such as:

• HVAC Systems: Designing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to ensure adequate airflow and proper temperature control.
• Industrial Settings: Monitoring and controlling the flow rate of gases and liquids in manufacturing processes.
• Aquariums and Fish Ponds: Ensuring proper water circulation and filtration for maintaining healthy aquatic environments.
• Agriculture: Irrigation systems that use pumps specifying flow rates in CFM may need conversion to GPH for compatibility with other equipment.

These examples show the versatility and importance of understanding flow rate conversions in practical applications.