XConvertOther Unit ConversionsDownloadsCompress MP4

Cubic inches per hour (in3/h) to Gallons per hour (gal/h) conversion

Cubic inches per hour to Gallons per hour conversion table

Cubic inches per hour (in3/h)Gallons per hour (gal/h)
00
10.004328984375
20.00865796875
30.012986953125
40.0173159375
50.021644921875
60.02597390625
70.030302890625
80.034631875
90.038960859375
100.04328984375
200.0865796875
300.12986953125
400.173159375
500.21644921875
600.2597390625
700.30302890625
800.34631875
900.38960859375
1000.4328984375
10004.328984375

How to convert cubic inches per hour to gallons per hour?

Here's a breakdown of how to convert between cubic inches per hour and gallons per hour, focusing on clarity, conciseness, and practical application.

Understanding the Conversion

Converting between cubic inches per hour and gallons per hour involves understanding the relationship between these two units of volume flow rate. The key is knowing the conversion factor that links cubic inches and gallons. We will focus on the US liquid gallon, which is the most commonly used.

Conversion Factors

Here are the key conversion factors to remember:

  • 1 US liquid gallon = 231 cubic inches

Converting Cubic Inches per Hour to Gallons per Hour

To convert from cubic inches per hour to gallons per hour, you divide the number of cubic inches per hour by the number of cubic inches in a gallon (231).

Formula:

Gallons per hour=Cubic inches per hour231Gallons \ per \ hour = \frac{Cubic \ inches \ per \ hour}{231}

Example: Converting 1 Cubic Inch per Hour to Gallons per Hour

Gallons per hour=1231≈0.004329Gallons \ per \ hour = \frac{1}{231} \approx 0.004329

Therefore, 1 cubic inch per hour is approximately 0.004329 gallons per hour.

Converting Gallons per Hour to Cubic Inches per Hour

To convert from gallons per hour to cubic inches per hour, you multiply the number of gallons per hour by 231.

Formula:

Cubic inches per hour=Gallons per hour×231Cubic \ inches \ per \ hour = Gallons \ per \ hour \times 231

Example: Converting 1 Gallon per Hour to Cubic Inches per Hour

Cubic inches per hour=1×231=231Cubic \ inches \ per \ hour = 1 \times 231 = 231

Therefore, 1 gallon per hour is equal to 231 cubic inches per hour.

Real-World Examples and Applications

While "cubic inches per hour" and "gallons per hour" might seem abstract, they're relevant in several contexts:

  • Drip Irrigation Systems: Calculating the flow rate of water emitted from a drip irrigation system to ensure plants receive adequate hydration. For instance, a dripper might release water at a rate measured in cubic inches per hour, which can then be converted to gallons per hour for easier understanding and system design.

  • Small Engine Fuel Consumption: Measuring the fuel consumption rate of a small engine (e.g., in a lawnmower or generator). The fuel usage might initially be measured in cubic inches consumed per hour, and then converted to gallons per hour for practical estimations of run time.

  • Chemical Dosing Pumps: Determining the flow rate of chemical solutions in industrial processes. A dosing pump might dispense chemicals at a rate specified in cubic inches per minute (which can be converted to per hour), and subsequently to gallons per hour for assessing overall chemical usage.

  • HVAC Condensate Drainage: Estimating the rate at which condensate water drains from an air conditioning system. The drainage rate can be initially measured in cubic inches per hour, and then converted to gallons per hour to determine appropriate drainage system capacity.

Historical Context

While there isn't a specific law or person directly associated with the cubic inch to gallon conversion, the standardization of units of measurement is crucial to scientific and engineering progress. Organizations like the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) play a key role in maintaining and defining these standards.

See below section for step by step unit conversion with formulas and explanations. Please refer to the table below for a list of all the Gallons per hour to other unit conversions.

What is cubic inches per hour?

Cubic inches per hour is a unit of volume flow rate. The following sections describe cubic inches per hour in more detail.

Understanding Cubic Inches per Hour

Cubic inches per hour (in$^3$/hr) is a unit used to measure the volume of a substance (liquid or gas) that flows past a certain point in a specific amount of time. It indicates how many cubic inches of a substance move within one hour.

Formation of Cubic Inches per Hour

This unit is derived from two base units:

  • Cubic inch (in$^3$): A unit of volume. It represents the volume of a cube with sides of 1 inch each.
  • Hour (hr): A unit of time.

The unit is formed by dividing a volume expressed in cubic inches by a time expressed in hours, resulting in a rate of flow:

Volume Flow Rate=Volume (in3)Time (hr)\text{Volume Flow Rate} = \frac{\text{Volume (in}^3)}{\text{Time (hr)}}

Applications of Cubic Inches per Hour

Cubic inches per hour is practically used in real-world applications where the measurement of slow, very small volume flow rate is important. The SI unit for Volume flow rate is m3/sm^3/s. Some examples are:

  • Small Engine Fuel Consumption: Measuring the fuel consumption of small engines, such as those in lawnmowers or model airplanes.
  • Medical Devices: Infusion pumps may use this unit to measure how slowly medicine flows into the patient.
  • Hydraulics: Very small scale of hydraulic flow, where precision is needed.
  • 3D Printing: Material extrusion volume in 3D printing, particularly for small-scale or intricate designs.

Conversion to Other Units

Cubic inches per hour can be converted to other units of volume flow rate, such as:

  • Cubic feet per hour (ft$^3$/hr)
  • Gallons per hour (gal/hr)
  • Liters per hour (L/hr)
  • Cubic meters per second (m$^3$/s)

Flow Rate

Flow rate, generally speaking, plays an important role in many different areas of science and engineering. For example, cardiovascular system uses the concept of flow rate to determine blood flow.

For more information check out this wikipedia page

What is "Per Hour"?

"Per hour" specifies the time frame over which the volume of gallons is measured. It represents the rate at which something is flowing or being consumed during each hour.

How Gallons per Hour is Formed

Gallons per hour combines the unit of volume (gallons) with a unit of time (hour) to express flow rate. It indicates how many gallons of a substance pass through a given point in one hour. The formula to calculate flow rate in GPH is:

Flow Rate (GPH)=Volume (Gallons)Time (Hours)\text{Flow Rate (GPH)} = \frac{\text{Volume (Gallons)}}{\text{Time (Hours)}}

Real-World Examples of Gallons per Hour

  • Fuel Consumption: Vehicles, generators, and machinery often measure fuel consumption in gallons per hour. For instance, a generator might consume 2 gallons of gasoline per hour at full load.
  • Water Flow: Well pumps and irrigation systems can be rated by their GPH output. A well pump might deliver 5 gallons per minute, which is equivalent to 300 gallons per hour.
  • HVAC Systems: Condensate pumps in air conditioning systems often have a GPH rating, indicating how much condensate they can remove per hour.
  • Industrial Processes: Chemical plants and manufacturing facilities use GPH to measure the flow rates of various liquids in their processes, ensuring correct proportions and efficient operation.
  • Aquariums and Water Features: Water pumps in aquariums and water features are often rated in GPH to ensure proper water circulation and filtration.

Interesting Facts and Historical Context

While no specific law or famous person is directly linked to the "gallons per hour" unit itself, the concept of volume flow rate is fundamental in fluid dynamics and engineering. People like Evangelista Torricelli, who studied fluid flow and pressure, laid groundwork for understanding fluid dynamics concepts. Torricelli's law relates the speed of fluid flowing out of an opening to the height of fluid above the opening. Torricelli's Law is derived from the conservation of energy and is a cornerstone in understanding fluid dynamics.

The measurement of flow rates is crucial in numerous applications, from simple household uses to complex industrial processes.

Complete Cubic inches per hour conversion table

Enter # of Cubic inches per hour
Convert 1 in3/h to other unitsResult
Cubic inches per hour to Cubic Millimeters per second (in3/h to mm3/s)4.5519412407695
Cubic inches per hour to Cubic Centimeters per second (in3/h to cm3/s)0.004551941240769
Cubic inches per hour to Cubic Decimeters per second (in3/h to dm3/s)0.000004551941240769
Cubic inches per hour to Cubic Decimeters per minute (in3/h to dm3/min)0.0002731164744462
Cubic inches per hour to Cubic Decimeters per hour (in3/h to dm3/h)0.01638698846677
Cubic inches per hour to Cubic Decimeters per day (in3/h to dm3/d)0.3932877232025
Cubic inches per hour to Cubic Decimeters per year (in3/h to dm3/a)143.64834089971
Cubic inches per hour to Millilitres per second (in3/h to ml/s)0.004551941240769
Cubic inches per hour to Centilitres per second (in3/h to cl/s)0.0004551941240769
Cubic inches per hour to Decilitres per second (in3/h to dl/s)0.00004551941240769
Cubic inches per hour to Litres per second (in3/h to l/s)0.000004551941240769
Cubic inches per hour to Litres per minute (in3/h to l/min)0.0002731164744462
Cubic inches per hour to Litres per hour (in3/h to l/h)0.01638698846677
Cubic inches per hour to Litres per day (in3/h to l/d)0.3932877232025
Cubic inches per hour to Litres per year (in3/h to l/a)143.64834089971
Cubic inches per hour to Kilolitres per second (in3/h to kl/s)4.5519412407695e-9
Cubic inches per hour to Kilolitres per minute (in3/h to kl/min)2.7311647444617e-7
Cubic inches per hour to Kilolitres per hour (in3/h to kl/h)0.00001638698846677
Cubic inches per hour to Cubic meters per second (in3/h to m3/s)4.5519412407695e-9
Cubic inches per hour to Cubic meters per minute (in3/h to m3/min)2.7311647444617e-7
Cubic inches per hour to Cubic meters per hour (in3/h to m3/h)0.00001638698846677
Cubic inches per hour to Cubic meters per day (in3/h to m3/d)0.0003932877232025
Cubic inches per hour to Cubic meters per year (in3/h to m3/a)0.1436483408997
Cubic inches per hour to Cubic kilometers per second (in3/h to km3/s)4.5519412407695e-18
Cubic inches per hour to Teaspoons per second (in3/h to tsp/s)0.0009235166666667
Cubic inches per hour to Tablespoons per second (in3/h to Tbs/s)0.0003078388888889
Cubic inches per hour to Cubic inches per second (in3/h to in3/s)0.0002777777777778
Cubic inches per hour to Cubic inches per minute (in3/h to in3/min)0.01666666666667
Cubic inches per hour to Fluid Ounces per second (in3/h to fl-oz/s)0.0001539194444444
Cubic inches per hour to Fluid Ounces per minute (in3/h to fl-oz/min)0.009235166666667
Cubic inches per hour to Fluid Ounces per hour (in3/h to fl-oz/h)0.55411
Cubic inches per hour to Cups per second (in3/h to cup/s)0.00001923993055556
Cubic inches per hour to Pints per second (in3/h to pnt/s)0.000009619965277778
Cubic inches per hour to Pints per minute (in3/h to pnt/min)0.0005771979166667
Cubic inches per hour to Pints per hour (in3/h to pnt/h)0.034631875
Cubic inches per hour to Quarts per second (in3/h to qt/s)0.000004809982638889
Cubic inches per hour to Gallons per second (in3/h to gal/s)0.000001202495659722
Cubic inches per hour to Gallons per minute (in3/h to gal/min)0.00007214973958333
Cubic inches per hour to Gallons per hour (in3/h to gal/h)0.004328984375
Cubic inches per hour to Cubic feet per second (in3/h to ft3/s)1.6075037069684e-7
Cubic inches per hour to Cubic feet per minute (in3/h to ft3/min)0.00000964502224181
Cubic inches per hour to Cubic feet per hour (in3/h to ft3/h)0.0005787013345086
Cubic inches per hour to Cubic yards per second (in3/h to yd3/s)5.9537086820504e-9
Cubic inches per hour to Cubic yards per minute (in3/h to yd3/min)3.5722252092302e-7
Cubic inches per hour to Cubic yards per hour (in3/h to yd3/h)0.00002143335125538

Volume flow rate conversions