Cubic feet per second to Gallons per second conversion

How to convert cubic feet per second to gallons per second?

Certainly! To convert cubic feet per second (CFS) to gallons per second (GPS), you need to use the conversion factor between cubic feet and gallons.

1 cubic foot is equivalent to 7.48052 gallons.

So, to convert cubic feet per second to gallons per second, you multiply the number of cubic feet by 7.48052.

Here's the calculation for 1 cubic foot per second:

$1 \text{ CFS} \times 7.48052 \frac{\text{gallons}}{\text{cubic foot}} = 7.48052 \text{ GPS}$

Thus, 1 cubic foot per second is equal to 7.48052 gallons per second.

Real-World Examples with Other Quantities

1. Small Stream: A small stream might flow at around 0.5 CFS. $0.5 \text{ CFS} \times 7.48052 \frac{\text{gallons}}{\text{cubic foot}} = 3.74026 \text{ GPS}$

2. Moderate River: A moderate-sized river might flow at around 50 CFS. $50 \text{ CFS} \times 7.48052 \frac{\text{gallons}}{\text{cubic foot}} = 374.026 \text{ GPS}$

3. Large River: A large river such as the Mississippi River might flow at about 600,000 CFS. $600,000 \text{ CFS} \times 7.48052 \frac{\text{gallons}}{\text{cubic foot}} = 4,488,312 \text{ GPS}$

4. Fire Hydrants: A single fire hydrant might have a flow rate of around 1,500 gallons per minute, which is equivalent to: $1,500 \text{ GPM} \times \frac{1}{60} \frac{\text{minutes}}{\text{seconds}} = 25 \text{ GPS}$

   To find the flow rate in CFS: $25 \text{ GPS} \times \frac{1 \text{ cubic foot}}{7.48052 \text{ gallons}} = 3.342 \text{ CFS}$

These examples illustrate how various flow rates can be converted and understood in both cubic feet per second and gallons per second, helping to grasp the significance of these measurements in different contexts.