Cubic Millimeters per second to Gallons per second conversion

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

To convert cubic millimeters per second (mm³/s) to gallons per second (gal/s), you need to understand the relationship between these units.

Conversion Factor

1 cubic millimeter (mm³) is equivalent to:

• 1 cubic meter (m³) = 1,000,000,000 mm³
• 1 cubic meter (m³) = 264.172 gallons (US liquid gallon)

Thus, to convert directly: 1 mm³/s = 1 / 1,000,000,000 m³/s ≈ 0.000000264172 gallons/s

Example Calculation

To convert 1 mm³/s to gallons/s: 1 mm³/s = 1 * 0.000000264172 gal/s ≈ 0.000000264172 gal/s

Real-World Examples for Various Cubic Millimeters per Second (mm³/s)

1. 1 mm³/s:

   • A small droplet of water leaking from a faucet can fall at a rate around this flow rate.

2. 100 mm³/s:

   • A slow trickle of water, like what you might observe in a slow-dripping faucet or a very small stream.

   Conversion: 100 mm³/s = 100 * 0.000000264172 gal/s ≈ 0.0000264172 gal/s

3. 1,000 mm³/s:

   • A moderate stream of liquid, perhaps from a small water pipe or a syringe when used in a consistent manual push.

   Conversion: 1,000 mm³/s = 1,000 * 0.000000264172 gal/s ≈ 0.000264172 gal/s

4. 10,000 mm³/s:

   • A faster stream, equivalent to a high-pressure leak or a small fountain.

   Conversion: 10,000 mm³/s = 10,000 * 0.000000264172 gal/s ≈ 0.00264172 gal/s

5. 1,000,000 mm³/s (1 L/s):

   • Comparable to the flow rate you might see from a high flow drinking water fountain or the higher end of a garden hose without a nozzle.

   Conversion: 1,000,000 mm³/s = 1,000,000 * 0.000000264172 gal/s ≈ 0.264172 gal/s

By using these conversion factors and understanding the scales, you can easily convert various flow rates from cubic millimeters per second to gallons per second, and visualize them with real-world examples.