Gallons per hour to Cubic Centimeters per second conversion

How to convert gallons per hour to cubic centimeters per second?

To convert gallons per hour (GPH) to cubic centimeters per second (cc/s), you need to know the conversion factors between the units involved. Here's the step-by-step conversion:

1. Conversion Factor:

   • 1 gallon (U.S. liquid) is equal to 3,785.41 cubic centimeters (cc).
   • 1 hour is equal to 3,600 seconds.

2. Setting up the conversion:

   $1 \text{ GPH} = \frac{1 \text{ gallon}}{1 \text{ hour}} = \frac{3,785.41 \text{ cc}}{3,600 \text{ seconds}}$

3. Perform the division:

   $1 \text{ GPH} = \frac{3,785.41}{3,600} \approx 1.0515 \text{ cc/s}$

So, 1 gallon per hour is approximately 1.0515 cubic centimeters per second.

Real-World Examples

1. Household Water Usage:

   • A typical showerhead might have a flow rate of 2.5 gallons per minute (GPM). Converting this to gallons per hour, we get: $2.5 \text{ GPM} \times 60 \text{ minutes/hour} = 150 \text{ GPH}$ In cubic centimeters per second: $150 \text{ GPH} \times 1.0515 \text{ cc/s} \approx 157.725 \text{ cc/s}$

2. Automobile Fuel Consumption:

   • A typical car engine might consume fuel at a rate of around 2 gallons per hour when idling: $2 \text{ GPH} \times 1.0515 \text{ cc/s} \approx 2.103 \text{ cc/s}$

3. Aquarium Water Pump:

   • An aquarium water pump might have a flow rate of 400 gallons per hour: $400 \text{ GPH} \times 1.0515 \text{ cc/s} \approx 420.6 \text{ cc/s}$

4. Garden Watering System:

   • A garden drip irrigation system might deliver water at a rate of 6 gallons per hour per emitter: $6 \text{ GPH} \times 1.0515 \text{ cc/s} \approx 6.309 \text{ cc/s}$

By understanding these conversions, you can better grasp how different systems are rated and how their flow rates compare in different units of measurement.