Fluid Ounces per minute to Gallons per minute conversion

How to convert fluid ounces per minute to gallons per minute?

To convert Fluid Ounces per minute (fl oz/min) to Gallons per minute (gpm), you can use the conversion factor where 1 gallon is equal to 128 fluid ounces.

1. Conversion Formula:
   $\text{Gallons per minute} = \frac{\text{Fluid Ounces per minute}}{128}$

2. Example Conversion:
   To convert 1 fluid ounce per minute to gallons per minute: $\text{Gallons per minute} = \frac{1 \, \text{fl oz/min}}{128} = 0.0078125 \, \text{gpm}$

Real-World Examples for Other Quantities of Fluid Ounces per Minute

1. 10 Fluid Ounces per Minute:

$\text{Gallons per minute} = \frac{10 \, \text{fl oz/min}}{128} \approx 0.078125 \, \text{gpm}$

2. 64 Fluid Ounces per Minute:

$\text{Gallons per minute} = \frac{64 \, \text{fl oz/min}}{128} = 0.5 \, \text{gpm}$

• Real-world context: This is roughly equivalent to the flow rate of a standard garden hose.

3. 128 Fluid Ounces per Minute:

$\text{Gallons per minute} = \frac{128 \, \text{fl oz/min}}{128} = 1 \, \text{gpm}$

• Real-world context: Commercial dishwashers can have flow rates around this value.

4. 256 Fluid Ounces per Minute:

$\text{Gallons per minute} = \frac{256 \, \text{fl oz/min}}{128} = 2 \, \text{gpm}$

• Real-world context: Fire suppression systems and irrigation systems can have flow rates in this range.

By understanding these conversions, you can better gauge the flow rate of various systems and applications in different contexts.