Cups per second to Gallons per second conversion

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Conversion from Cups per Second to Gallons per Second

• 1 U.S. cup is equivalent to 0.0625 U.S. gallons.

Therefore, to convert cups per second to gallons per second, you can use the following conversion factor:

$\text{1 Cup per second} \times \text{0.0625 Gallons per Cup} = 0.0625 \text{ Gallons per second}$

So, 1 Cup per second is equivalent to 0.0625 Gallons per second.

Real-World Examples of Different Flow Rates (Cups per Second)

1. Kitchen Faucet Water Flow

   • A typical kitchen faucet has a water flow rate of about 2 to 3 gallons per minute.
   • Converting this to cups per second:
     • 1 gallon = 16 cups
     • 2 gallons per minute = 32 cups per minute = 0.533 cups per second
     • 3 gallons per minute = 48 cups per minute = 0.8 cups per second

2. Garden Hose

   • A standard garden hose might have a flow rate of around 5 to 10 gallons per minute.
   • Converting this to cups per second:
     • 5 gallons per minute = 80 cups per minute = 1.33 cups per second
     • 10 gallons per minute = 160 cups per minute = 2.67 cups per second

3. Showerhead Flow Rate

   • The average flow rate of a modern showerhead is around 2.5 gallons per minute.
   • Converting this to cups per second:
     • 2.5 gallons per minute = 40 cups per minute = 0.667 cups per second

4. Dripping Tap

   • A dripping tap might leak water at a much slower rate, say around 1 gallon per hour.
   • Converting this to cups per second:
     • 1 gallon per hour = 16 cups per hour
     • 16 cups per hour / 3600 seconds per hour = 0.0044 cups per second

Knowing how to convert and contextualize these rates can be quite helpful for various real-world applications, from plumbing repairs to efficiency calculations.