Gallons per hour (gal/h) to Cubic feet per hour (ft3/h) conversion

Gallons per hour to Cubic feet per hour conversion table

Gallons per hour (gal/h)Cubic feet per hour (ft3/h)
00
10.1336806244556
20.2673612489112
30.4010418733669
40.5347224978225
50.6684031222781
60.8020837467337
70.9357643711893
81.0694449956449
91.2031256201006
101.3368062445562
202.6736124891123
304.0104187336685
405.3472249782247
506.6840312227808
608.020837467337
709.3576437118932
8010.694449956449
9012.031256201006
10013.368062445562
1000133.68062445562

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

Converting gallons per hour (GPH) to cubic feet per hour (CFH) involves knowing the conversion factor between gallons and cubic feet. Here it is:

1 gallon = 0.133681 cubic feet.

Using this conversion factor, you can convert gallons per hour to cubic feet per hour by multiplying the number of gallons by 0.133681. Let’s go through the calculations for 1 GPH.

1 GPH×0.133681 cubic feet per gallon=0.133681 CFH1 \text{ GPH} \times 0.133681 \text{ cubic feet per gallon} = 0.133681 \text{ CFH}

So, 1 GPH is equivalent to 0.133681 CFH.

Real-World Examples

Here are some examples with different quantities of GPH to help illustrate this:

  1. 10 Gallons per hour to Cubic feet per hour: 10 GPH×0.133681 cubic feet per gallon=1.33681 CFH10 \text{ GPH} \times 0.133681 \text{ cubic feet per gallon} = 1.33681 \text{ CFH}

  2. 50 Gallons per hour to Cubic feet per hour: 50 GPH×0.133681 cubic feet per gallon=6.68405 CFH50 \text{ GPH} \times 0.133681 \text{ cubic feet per gallon} = 6.68405 \text{ CFH}

  3. 100 Gallons per hour to Cubic feet per hour: 100 GPH×0.133681 cubic feet per gallon=13.3681 CFH100 \text{ GPH} \times 0.133681 \text{ cubic feet per gallon} = 13.3681 \text{ CFH}

Practical Applications

  1. Aquarium Water Circulation:

    • Often, the water pump's circulation rate is given in GPH. Suppose you have a 50 GPH pump; converting it to CFH might help you understand how much volume it moves in terms of cubic feet, which can be useful for larger tanks where cubic volume is more uniformly known.
  2. Irrigation Systems:

    • Some irrigation pumps for gardens and fields are rated in GPH. For creating efficient irrigation designs, especially over large areas, knowing the flow rate in CFH can provide more practical insight into the system's design.
  3. Home Brewing:

    • Many home brewing pumps and filters are rated in GPH. Knowing the CFH can aid in designing brewing systems and understanding the volume concentration for different parts of the process.
  4. HVAC Systems:

    • For air humidifiers connected to an HVAC system, knowing both GPH and CFH of water added can assist in calculating the moisture levels being introduced into the air for comfort settings.

By converting GPH to CFH, you can better understand different contexts where large volumes or flow rates are in use and make more informed decisions based on the volumes of cubic feet.

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 Cubic feet per hour to other unit conversions.

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.

What is Cubic feet per hour?

Cubic feet per hour (CFH) is a unit used to measure the volumetric flow rate. It represents the volume of a substance (gas or liquid) that passes through a specific area per hour, measured in cubic feet. It's a common unit in various fields, especially when dealing with gas and air flow.

Definition of Cubic Feet per Hour

Cubic feet per hour (CFH) is defined as the volume of a substance, measured in cubic feet, that flows past a point in one hour.

1 CFH=1ft3hour1 \text{ CFH} = 1 \frac{\text{ft}^3}{\text{hour}}

How CFH is Formed

CFH is derived from the basic units of volume (cubic feet) and time (hour). It directly expresses how many cubic feet of a substance move within one hour. No special law or constant is specifically tied to the definition of CFH itself. It is a direct measure of flow rate, useful in practical applications.

Calculating Volume Flow Rate

The volume flow rate (Q) in cubic feet per hour can be determined using the following formula:

Q=AvQ = A \cdot v

Where:

  • QQ = Volume flow rate (ft³/hour)
  • AA = Cross-sectional area of the flow (ft²)
  • vv = Average velocity of the flow (ft/hour)

Another way to calculate it is:

Q=VtQ = \frac{V}{t}

Where:

  • QQ = Volume flow rate (ft³/hour)
  • VV = Volume (ft³)
  • tt = Time (hours)

Real-World Examples of CFH

  • Natural Gas Consumption: Home appliances like furnaces, water heaters, and stoves are rated in terms of CFH to indicate their natural gas consumption. A typical furnace might consume 80-120 CFH of natural gas.
  • HVAC Systems: Air conditioning and ventilation systems use CFH to measure the airflow rate in ductwork. A residential HVAC system might require airflow rates between 400 and 1600 CFH, depending on the size of the home.
  • Compressed Air Systems: Pneumatic tools and equipment in factories use compressed air. The compressor output is often rated in CFH or cubic feet per minute (CFM, which can easily be converted to CFH by multiplying by 60) to indicate the volume of air it can supply.
  • Industrial Processes: Many industrial processes, such as chemical manufacturing or food processing, involve controlling the flow rate of liquids or gases. CFH can be used to specify the desired flow rate of a particular fluid. For example, a chemical reactor might require a flow of 50 CFH of nitrogen gas.
  • Ventilation Systems: Exhaust fans in bathrooms or kitchens are often rated in CFM (cubic feet per minute), which can be converted to CFH. A typical bathroom exhaust fan might be rated at 50-100 CFM, which equals 3000-6000 CFH.

Complete Gallons per hour conversion table

Enter # of Gallons per hour
Convert 1 gal/h to other unitsResult
Gallons per hour to Cubic Millimeters per second (gal/h to mm3/s)1051.5032733906
Gallons per hour to Cubic Centimeters per second (gal/h to cm3/s)1.0515032733906
Gallons per hour to Cubic Decimeters per second (gal/h to dm3/s)0.001051503273391
Gallons per hour to Cubic Decimeters per minute (gal/h to dm3/min)0.06309019640344
Gallons per hour to Cubic Decimeters per hour (gal/h to dm3/h)3.7854117842063
Gallons per hour to Cubic Decimeters per day (gal/h to dm3/d)90.849882820952
Gallons per hour to Cubic Decimeters per year (gal/h to dm3/a)33182.919700353
Gallons per hour to Millilitres per second (gal/h to ml/s)1.0515032733906
Gallons per hour to Centilitres per second (gal/h to cl/s)0.1051503273391
Gallons per hour to Decilitres per second (gal/h to dl/s)0.01051503273391
Gallons per hour to Litres per second (gal/h to l/s)0.001051503273391
Gallons per hour to Litres per minute (gal/h to l/min)0.06309019640344
Gallons per hour to Litres per hour (gal/h to l/h)3.7854117842063
Gallons per hour to Litres per day (gal/h to l/d)90.849882820952
Gallons per hour to Litres per year (gal/h to l/a)33182.919700353
Gallons per hour to Kilolitres per second (gal/h to kl/s)0.000001051503273391
Gallons per hour to Kilolitres per minute (gal/h to kl/min)0.00006309019640344
Gallons per hour to Kilolitres per hour (gal/h to kl/h)0.003785411784206
Gallons per hour to Cubic meters per second (gal/h to m3/s)0.000001051503273391
Gallons per hour to Cubic meters per minute (gal/h to m3/min)0.00006309019640344
Gallons per hour to Cubic meters per hour (gal/h to m3/h)0.003785411784206
Gallons per hour to Cubic meters per day (gal/h to m3/d)0.09084988282095
Gallons per hour to Cubic meters per year (gal/h to m3/a)33.182919700353
Gallons per hour to Cubic kilometers per second (gal/h to km3/s)1.0515032733906e-15
Gallons per hour to Teaspoons per second (gal/h to tsp/s)0.2133333333333
Gallons per hour to Tablespoons per second (gal/h to Tbs/s)0.07111111111111
Gallons per hour to Cubic inches per second (gal/h to in3/s)0.06416696243626
Gallons per hour to Cubic inches per minute (gal/h to in3/min)3.8500177461755
Gallons per hour to Cubic inches per hour (gal/h to in3/h)231.00106477053
Gallons per hour to Fluid Ounces per second (gal/h to fl-oz/s)0.03555555555556
Gallons per hour to Fluid Ounces per minute (gal/h to fl-oz/min)2.1333333333333
Gallons per hour to Fluid Ounces per hour (gal/h to fl-oz/h)128
Gallons per hour to Cups per second (gal/h to cup/s)0.004444444444444
Gallons per hour to Pints per second (gal/h to pnt/s)0.002222222222222
Gallons per hour to Pints per minute (gal/h to pnt/min)0.1333333333333
Gallons per hour to Pints per hour (gal/h to pnt/h)8
Gallons per hour to Quarts per second (gal/h to qt/s)0.001111111111111
Gallons per hour to Gallons per second (gal/h to gal/s)0.0002777777777778
Gallons per hour to Gallons per minute (gal/h to gal/min)0.01666666666667
Gallons per hour to Cubic feet per second (gal/h to ft3/s)0.00003713350679323
Gallons per hour to Cubic feet per minute (gal/h to ft3/min)0.002228010407594
Gallons per hour to Cubic feet per hour (gal/h to ft3/h)0.1336806244556
Gallons per hour to Cubic yards per second (gal/h to yd3/s)0.000001375313044887
Gallons per hour to Cubic yards per minute (gal/h to yd3/min)0.00008251878269323
Gallons per hour to Cubic yards per hour (gal/h to yd3/h)0.004951126961594

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